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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1935
Page
4
Local column lists visitors from Coquille Medford and Ashland, reporting on calls at the J M McCloskey home and other residences. Mentions attendees at a Christian church convention in Coos County and family travels to Salem Burns and Grants Pass.
Local notices from Pinechle and Town clubs detail Thursday gatherings at James Albee and Mrs Raleigh Reese venues. Members hosted socials with contract card games, light refreshments, and celebrations including anniversaries and visitors from nearby towns.
A recent major operation was performed on a patient at the hospital and the patient was discharged after the procedure. Mrs Clarence Carpente reports the maser operative left the hospital on Tuesday.
Mrs Bm Jones of Iowa, wife of Nells Nelen, a retired sea captain and Spanish American War veteran, died October 1693 at a day hospital. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church in Myrtle Point with ministers G A Guay and R O Young. Interment followed at Bansett cemetery. The family includes a daughter and an unnamed niece in the United States.
Composed tips show how butter enhances dishes from Apple Crib Pudding to flavoring baked potatoes. Instructions describe peeling and cooking apples with butter and sugar to form a crusty top, and a method to melt butter into a freshly baked potato for richer taste.
Obituary item noting the death of MES MELMINA HYLIFSTED Nirs Fred ka Mewar Ho with references to family, age, and memorial arrangements. Mentions Bancroft and Bern Sweden, and relocation to the United States. Details are partially garbled but indicate a death and associated family notices.
A notice states that a person wishing to apply under the Bancroft Bondin Act for payment of sewer assessments against property in Sewer District No 2 City of Myrtle Point must file the application with the City Recorder within a specified period.
Gene Stratton Porter's immortal tale Laddie brought to Hiland Theatre for Sunday Monday Tuesday showings. The farm story follows the simple life on the land and features appearing actors Wiggs Joan Beal and Gloria Stuart with Charms of family love and courage.
The Presbyterian church led by Minister W A Coeeden holds a Sunday school memorial service with hymns, choir, quartets, and sermons. An Advent discussion by Robert Lund on Are the Rich More Selfish Than the Poor follows the worship. Fellowship supper and evening services are scheduled, with midweek prayer meetings and fall activities noted. The church annual meeting is set for the first Sunday after Pentecost in June.
The passage notes the arrival of a new baby in the Coquille area, naming a family member and indicating one boy and one girl were born. The report lists the hospital setting and mentions a kidney problem affecting the mother or infant, with joy from relatives and an anticipated home return.
An article notes an injury below the knee causing loss of circulation and canceling a circus performance. Dean remains unsatisfied with recovery while Harley Miller progresses well. Mrs Mary Thompson is recovering.
Dell Higgins Langlois and Richard Ward spent time with family. Dell Ward of Lebanon visited C W Boomis. Carl Burhacet and Victor Ward, and Wanen Ward of Tenmile met Knowlton Loomis. Bushnell family members traveled to Roseburg for a hospital check. Minister Booth’s school program celebrated grades with Deecord Wood and Victor Bushnell finishing eighth. A dance at Charles Loomis’s home followed. Sunday visits included Dollie Wood, Elsie in Bandon, and Swede Lakey with Wayne Carman.
Ray Waterman of Bancroft and Miss Opal Goslin on Eighth Street are listed with phones at Cedar and Eighth streets, showing contact notes for local listings.
A large gathering at the W A Nickason home last Thursday surprised Carrie Nickason for a birthday party. Guests included Mesdames Albert Christensen, P A Alford, Rollie Alford, Oscar Durrell, Ernest Krewson, Pearly Crowley, Pheebe Harry, C M Wilson, Julius Benham, Elmer Wilson, Ted Muller, Ivan Laird, J D Laird, Jess Hicks, W A Nickason, and the Misses Eloda and Velma Krewson, Christine Christensen, and the honored guest.
The Sitkum event featured students Nead Cotten Ivan Cotten Glen Olsen and their teacher Miss More Lutrell with Miss Helen Glenn directing. Performances included The Flower Fairjee by Sitkum, a song by Lila Mae Laird, accordion solos by John Bettencourt, a Dora reading, and a Dora class adalgige. Prof Lane of Coquille spoke as district chairmen handed out diplomas to Mrs Mearhart Pleasant Hill, George Pratt Dora, and Julius Benham Sitkum.
Local residents from Norway Myrtle Point Coquille and Arago reported visits and trips over the past week. Mrs Rudolph and Mrs Tomlinson took up new duties at Mast hospital Myrtle Point. The Detlefsens Schmidt Triggs and Denison families hosted and traveled to nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs A S Bender and their children were taken to Chester for examination and treatment of thyroid trouble. The Benders attended the event and called on Charles Eenreeest and James during their visit.
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