Illness of Mother Affects Guardian’s Care
A brief notice notes that care of an individual was granted to a guardian due to the mother’s illness. The source fragment references absente and protection of the dependent during the health issue.
18 May 1939
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1939
Page
1
A brief notice notes that care of an individual was granted to a guardian due to the mother’s illness. The source fragment references absente and protection of the dependent during the health issue.
A local group outlines a plan to build a cold storage plant with lockers for public use. The project aims to provide consistent A-grade dairy products and access to meat, vegetables, and game, with Button, buttermaker, and Vernon Pearson named among supporters.
An aging miner named John Colemar, known as Pison John, lives near Granite Creek and dreams of a hidden rich vein. A white haired stranger visits, claiming to reveal the source of his fortunes, guiding John through a daylight journey to a pine by the cliff that supposedly guards the treasure.
Dedicated to E F Schroeder for long service as janitor of Myrtle Point High School. The annual publication recognizes staff for outstanding journalism with roles listed for editors Ferna Immaq and Ale Wilson, activities Mabel Griffey, Esther Wolff, athletics Marion Hufford, Glen Olson, and others.
Thirty members of the eighth grade class will receive diplomas next Tuesday evening May 23 at the high school. The program includes an operetta The Adventures of a Doll Child and an address by Rev F H Barr. Diplomas will be presented by Principal Floyd E Summers.
Members of the Coos County Nurses Association gathered at the Dr Earl Wilson home in Coquille for a district convention. After refreshments the group toured the Smith Wood Products plant, with Myrtle Point and Coquille attendees listed by name.
Sunday callers included Mr and Mrs Carl Hansen and con n of Klamath Falls Mrs Jewel Gilvery of Coquille and W W Kent of Riverton Mrs Isabelle Overnight Gueste Mr and Mrs J A Carver of Ya chats and Rhomas W tington of Reedsport were Saturday guests The Ninety and N Couns county met at Minters Church of Christ for a dinner and meeting Mrs John Bretsel visited her sister and her father Bruno Lange Visitors to Corvallis over Mother's Day weekend included Mrs Richard Arnold and Mrs Dement and Mrs Clinton from Coquille The women returned Monday Mr and Mrs Ellop Ansen spent weekend with her parents Leon visits Hattie Bowers of Eugene with her son and daughter in law Charles Bowers Elected President Roderic Barklow son of Mrs Mabel Barklow elected president of Kappa Gamma Rho at Willamette University Robert Clarke son of Dr and Mrs O H Clarke was president one term last year Mrs R E Marshall hosted Monday evening See local notes for more weekend trips and visits.
The 36th annual Cattle and Horse Raisers Association of Oregon convention gathers May 26 27 in Myrtle Point coastal headquarters with Wallace Dement as general chair. Oregon leaders including W B Snider and C L Jamison outline programs from speeches on wildlife grazing to coast resources, a Cape Arago life saving display, a seafood feast, and a Saturday banquet at the high school.
Wallace Carl son of Mr and Mia elected to the new board of directors by the Coop Managers association Carl is a junior in agriculture at Oregon State College and is affiliated with Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity
Youngs Dress Shop expands from Coquille to the Herald Press building in Myrtle Point tomorrow May 10 for an opening sale. A water damage incident in their county seat store prompted a closing out sale with many items unscathed. Free gifts are offered with every 13th purchase as part of the introductory event.
A granite memorial honoring Christian Lehnherr a Myrtle Point settler will be unveiled soon in the public square. Gifted by residents funded by popular subscription the monument marks early city history and honors Lehnherr and others who helped build the community. A fuller summary will appear next week.
A Myrtle Point couple Miss Bonnie Morley and Charles Redell married in Vancouver on May 1. Morley, daughter of Richard and Mrs Arnold, recently finished high school and studies at Oregon State College while pledging Sigma Kappa. Redell, son of Mr and Mrs Redell, earned a football scholarship but lost it due to an old injury. he works for the state highway department and plans to enter college after spring term.
The junior high boys competed at Marshfield for the county track meet. Darron Sutphin placed first in the shot put and running broad jump, earning top honors amidst a field of participants.
The St Ann Altar Society hosts a card party at 8 o clock next Thursday May 26 in City Hall with pinochle contract bridge and Chinese checkers planned for the evening.
Friday night civic concert at Myrtle Point High School auditorium drew praise. Mrs Glenn Neldeigh and Mrs Mugh Mitchelmore handled arrangements. Coquille Concert Orchestra directed by Muriel Dey opened with a women's chorus featuring Zella May Moen, Bernie Gilleaple, and Gilda Aileen Sumpeteer.
At the regular city council meeting city treasurer Mrs. Mabel Barklow reported that WPA funds will finance changes at the former library rooms and provide more commodious quarters for the treasurer’s office in the city hall.
A jumble of household visits travel plans and guests. Names include G J Meyer Mrs Elizabeth Hamm Charles Fox Corrine Baxter Elizabeth Lewellen Lester Mitchell Corrine Baxter Mrs Risperia R Kimberly Randall Vancouver WA Roy Whobrey Dora M J Morrison logging camp Meafis Meadvill moor Overland route to Meadville and New York City Captain Keeny Captain Churesal Portland fire dept visit Brown of McKinley and Reuben Houston family notes and travel plans spread through the week.
The St Ann Altar Society met Friday evening at 8 o'clock in the passage with eight members present. Dames Frank Koty, James Edward Poole, Gus Farine Arnold, James Welsh, and Dew Knell attended along with two guests.
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