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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1937
Page
5
The administrator has filed a final account in the matter of Winifred E White deceased with the County Court of Coos County Oregon. A court directive from April 20 1837 required notice of the account.
An old advertisement promotes Kruschen Salt as a fat loss aid. It claims taking half a teaspoon in hot water before breakfast helps reduce fat in four weeks, with diet tips to avoid fatty meats and heavy potatoes, butter, cream. It promises increased energy and youthfulness and offers a money back guarantee if no improvement is seen.
Notice announces a school district election in Coos County Oregon at the junior high school to decide increasing the tax levy for 1938 beyond the 6 percent constitutional limit to cover running expenses. The text lists the legal basis under section 11 article XI of the Oregon Constitution and states the reasons for the increase.
Notice is given that the Recentrix of the estate of George Merwin Parker, deceased, has filed a final account in Coos County Oregon. A hearing to settle objections is set for Tuesday June 22, 1837 at 10:00 AM at the Courthouse in Coos County. Written objections must be filed in court by then.
Legal voters are notified the annual school meeting for District No 41 Coos County Oregon will be at Junior High School on June 21 1937 at 7 30 pm. One director and one clerk will be elected and the annual budget voted. Ballots in second and third class districts counted one hour after meeting start. District voters may vote on any business before the meeting. Dated May 27 1937. Attest Metta H Rosslow District Clerk. A Perkins Chairman Board of Directors.
The article lists neighbors visiting relatives and attending church meetings in Myrtle Point and nearby towns. It records Saturday and Sunday calls, garden work, and social visits to the Barklow, Kroewer, Butler, and Mast families, with numerous mentions of local farms and ranches.
Remote Mr and Mrs Barrett Zinn visited Marshfield last week while Mr and Mrs W J Priest planned a Portland trip. The Community club met Friday evening and a school program featured Curtis Beckham as chair. Mrs Church performed two harmonica pieces. The Priest store received a new coat of paint. Delos Appleton and Dorothy visited the Albert Mecum home. Mrs I B England and Miss Doris England attended a Bridge cooking school Monday.
Arago residents attend church activities as Mrs Doyle welcomes a six pound daughter Clarinda Jane born May 10 1937 in Eugene hospital. The week includes Bible study at David Root home and the annual Baccalaureate service at Coquille High School with Rev Geo Turney speaker.
Visitors and guests fill a busy period with Mrs. Woodward hosting relatives from Freano and Vancouver. Bud Martin visits family in Camely Valley. Marshfield and Coquille trips noted. Arago school excels at track meet with Gerald Ward and Junior Gulstrom earning medals. Blundell children miss school due to their mother’s illness.
A birth was noted at the Marvin Shaw on May 14 in Mecegat. Attendees included Mrs. Geo Adrien Halter and Mrs. Marvin Shaw. Ernest and Verle along with Woodrow were mentioned among the attendees.
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