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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1928

Page

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Grants Pass Chamber Seeks West Bridge Approach Extension

Myrtle Point executive committee of the chamber proposes asking the county court for an all year west approach to the Coquille river bridge, linking Arago and Myrtle Point for year round freight and school union benefits. Arago representatives cite improved market access, mail service, and physician access, with Arago cheese factory sales noted. The Grants Pass chamber sent cheese samples with a card boasting state fair and International Livestock Exposition wins, via Reed Farmer of Sugarloaf creamery.

Chamber of Commerce Myrtle Hotel Union High School Jesse D. Clinton Coquille River Myrtle Point W T. Dement L. H. Pearce E. 8. Dement Myrrle Point George E. Hampton John D Carl Clarefice Schroeder Arago Myrtle Peint Earl R. Cooley Grants Paas W G Ide Oregon

Why Advisory Ballot Not Published

The Herald explains it does not publish advisory ballots from the Coos and Curry County Ministerial Association or the Oregon Anti-Saloon League. The editor cites personal indecision in voting and a wish to avoid guiding readers on how to vote, while noting sympathy with both groups' aims.

the Herald Coos and Curry County Ministerial Association Oregon Anti- Saloon League Anti-Saloon League Ministerial Association The Herald

New Portland to Coos County Truck Line Planned

A new freight truck service will operate between Portland and Coos County towns including Myrtle Point. The line departs Portland in the evening and arrives in the morning to carry se and vegetables for business purposes.

Portland Coos County Myrtle Point

Polling Places in Myrtle Point For Primary Election

Voters in the North precinct will cast ballots in the vacant room of the new Myrtle hotel next to Harlecker pharmacy. South precinct votes are at City Hall. Polls open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Registration required to vote.

Myrtle Point New Myrtle Hotel Harlecker Pharmacy

New Library Books Featuring Eclectic Mix of Authors

The library adds a varied slate including Littl Shepherd of Lava by Allen and Golden Bubble by Cooper. Other titles include Borrell and Ben by Deeping, Keeper of the Door by Dell, Cabin at Trail's End by Hargreaves, Trader Horn by Horn and Lewis, Iron and Smoke by Kaye Smith, We by Lindbergh, Daisy and Daphne by MacAulay, The Deadfall by Marshall, Son of Mother India by Makeri, Miss Billy Married and Miss Billys Decision by Porter, Keeper of the Rose by Porter, Roadaa of Doubt by Raine, Long Live the King by Rhinehart, and Mother India by Mayo.

Littl Lava Allen Cooper Borrell Ben Deeping Dell Trail’s End Hargreaves Trader Horn Horn Lewis Iron and Smoke Miss Billy Porter Keeper of the Rose Raine the King Rhinehart India Mayo

Pointer annual off the press high school yearbook Myrtle Point

The seventh annual Pointer high school annual is off the press today and will be distributed to those who ordered. It is 78 pages, printed in sections, with a light brown body and a Morocco finish cover bearing Polater in red. The book highlights school activities and includes substantial local advertising from Myrtle Point merchants, featuring Myrtle wood motifs. Myers & Myers' store sells copies at 175 dollars each.

Myrtle Point Herald Fob Myers & Myers

Myrtle Point Loses To Marshfield In Sunday Game

Myrtle Point fell 8 to 12 at Marshfield after seven strong innings by Jack McDivitt. In the eighth Marshfield rallied for seven runs as Ray Lawrence relieved McDivitt. Attendance neared 60 as Myrtle Point prepares a new lineup featuring Clair Nystrom John Arnold C Kendall Ralph Miller J Murdock and Toe Prey for the next clash.

Myrtle Point Marshfield Jack McDivitt McDivitt Ray Lawrence Day Clair Nystrom John Arnold C. Kendall Ralph Miller J Murdock Toe Prey

Hulet Brothers Shine in Track Meet Trials

Rev Chas C Hulet witnessed son William run a mile in 4 35 4 and Garrett in 4 88 at Corvallis Friday. Evalyn Hulet will travel to Albany as William aims for state conference events including a mile and a half and two miles. Hulet, a Myrtle Point relay standout now in Albany College, is touted as the fastest conference runner and a new record seems likely.

Chas. C. Hulet Corvallis William Garrett Evalyn Hulet Albany Hulet Myrtle Point Albany College

Welcoming Graduates Into Community Life

The community greets a new group of high school graduates whose energy and fresh perspectives are seen as a boost to local business and social life. Their presence is described as a hopeful force for growth and prosperity in the area.

Eighth Grade Class of 1928 Graduation Tonight

Eighth grade graduates listed include Milton Mast Lloyd Ray Wade Taylor Willie Miller and many others. The ceremony features a class motto and colors green and white with Snow Queen Rose as class flower.

Milton Mast Lloyd Ray Wade Taylor Willie Miller Billbe Schmitt Raymond Bar Delbert Steel Lyle Carver Deri Carver Grover Moore Hugh Hamfit May Hatcherlin Moore Winnifred Johnx Margaret Chase Marjorie Barzee Helen Furman Ansa Train Fannie Johnson Loma Norris Doris Merrill Dorothy Merrill Gladys Hamilton

King for Attorney Candidate from Myrtle Point

Dal M. King, a Myrtle Point native, seeks the district attorney nomination. He served two terms in the state House representing Coessounty and built a noted record. He left the legislature to focus on his law practice and campaign for district attorney.

Dal M. King Peggedhione Myrtle Point Bey House of Representatives King Cees County

New Grange Organized With Local Clergy Leaders

Rev. C. C. Hulet and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ray of Myrtle Point joined the group as New Grange organized with Cees and Mrs. Arthur Brown of McKinley installing officers. A Mother's Day themed program followed a Hollow Stump picnic with Rev. Hulet among the speakers.

C. C. Hulet Lee Ray Myrtle Point Cees Arthur Brown McKinley Rev. Hulet

Myrtle Point Chautauqua Set for July Second Week

A Hillison White Chau tauqua System note announces the Myrtle Point Chautauqua will run July 8 through 12 with complete programs to follow. The lineup highlights three leading lecturers, two New York painters, a top radio artist, and a Hawaii platform act by Vierra’s Hawaiians among other surprises.

New Yeek Vierra

Local Factory Ships A Car Load Of Cheese

Reed Farmer of the Sagesbloaf reamery shipped a car load of Coos county cheese to a Portland wholesale house. M Moore, manager of the Arago cheese factory, reports strong demand for this season. The Arago plant is rebounding with daily business around 200 dollars for this time of year.

Reed Farmer Portland Coos County Mr. Farmer Southern Pacific M. Moore Arago

Car Fire Destroys Sedan Near Fishtrap District

A sedan owned by rancher John McNair burned Tuesday evening on a highway in the Fishtrap area. The fire started when the engine backfired. Coquille fire crews arrived too late to stop the blaze.

John McNair Fishtrap Coquille

Miss Manly Leaves for East to Attend College

Miss Wilna Manly will travel with her parents from Canada to Duluth Minnesota Detroit and other eastern cities before returning to Iowa. She plans to enter a college in the east next year likely Colgate University or similar. Friends and high school students regret her departure and extend best wishes. C H Eddy of the Bas Bill district visited Colville last Monday.

Wilna Manly Deluth Minnesota Canada Detroit New York Boston Washington D. C East Iowa Cedar Rapids Miss Manly Myrtle Point Colusrbt University

Levy Goes to Brother's Funeral in Mt Vernon

Arago school principal I B Levy left today for Mt Vernon Washington after learning his brother had died Sunday morning. The school closed as Levy and his wife departed to attend the funeral. The brother had worked in the ware horse business in the Mt Vernon district for about 25 years. The cause of death was not stated.

I B. Levy Arago Mt. Vermen Washington

Mountain States Power to Cut Rates in Coos County

The Mountain States Power Co filed a rate schedule with the state public service commission showing a reduction for Coos county electric users. The estimated annual savings to customers is about 7500 dollars.

State Public Service Commission Mountain States Power Co Coos County

Bizarre OCR Snippet Yields Curious Money Mention

Fragmentary text includes a cryptic line with amounts and names, mentioning 88 000 dollars. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities emerge beyond a monetary figure and scattered letters.

Boys Who Stole Car Go Free on Technicality

Ted King Paul Btbits and a led by Wassen faced authorities after stealing a Nash car belonging to Clarence Clinton near Well Creek. They were found guilty of kidnapping a lady but California authorities reportedly dropped the charge with consent of complainants. Insurance reimbursed Clinton for damage while further action against the youths remains undecided.

Ted King Paul Wassen Nash Clarence Clinton Well Creek W. Creek California Clinton

State Highway Worker Surveys Low Wires on Spruce Street

A young man with a long beard and foot measures was observed along Spruce street Tweeday forenoon. He told the Inquisitor he works for the state highway commission to note all wires not over 930 feet above the highway. He noted Spruce street has many wires lower than that height.

Spruce Street Tweeday Inquisitor State Highway Commission

New Bank of Myrtle Point hosts relocated dental office

Dr. G. McClellan announces moving his practice from the Perkina building on Fifth Street to a new second floor suite in the Bank of Myrtle Point building. The updated office features a large reception area, an operating room, and a modern laboratory with the latest dental appliances.

G. McClellan Perkina Fifth Street Bank of Myrtle Poli McCeollan

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Local Stage Cast Delights in Union High Play

A community theater group presented a vivid production featuring Audrey Hamilton as Lally and Shirley Carter as Roger Shields. Harold Carver and Donald Swift offered strong performances, with Averil Laird and Oma Hawkins delivering notable turns. The ensemble received praise for pacing, direction by Mrs. Earl Cooley, and costumes as Lila Wileen and Sally Otis delighted the audience.

Ghote Gith Union High Touchel Audrey ‘Hemilton Lally Lythe Harold Carver Donald “Swift Shirley Carter Roger Shields Chicago Averil Laird Lila Wileen Lois Ray Sally Otis Ethel Neomi Hermann Annie Oma Hawking Sacha Bloom Francis Keltner Enat Earl Cooley Lala Ray Oma Hawkins Lois Edith Mecum

Car Ties a WREX Ralph Hawkins Sees Tire Shipment

Ralph Hawkins operates a tire camp on Big Creek and ships a carload weekly via the Southern Pacific. The shipments travel to various SP points, with most headed to Eugene.

Ralph Hawkins Big Creek Southern Pacific Myrtle Point Eugene

Occupy New Garage

From partial OCR the old service station W. W. Baynes has occupied a new garage space after moving to a different site.

W. W Baynes Twee Abe

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