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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1934

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Growers Organize To Standardize Improve Coos County Produce

Coos County growers form the Coos tce Growers association to standardize varieties grade label and market produce. The organizing committee chaired by C A Saling plans to recruit producers countywide and hold a meeting in Coquille on June 18 to promote local sourcing and keep dollars at home.

Coos County Coos Tce Growers’ Association Tursday C A. Baling McKinley Ervin Peterson North Bend C A. Halverstot Fairview Wm Church Leneve Rolf Hongell Marsh C A Saling P Trigg Norway George Landrith Coos River Coguille

Vancouver Couple Marries in Washington

Hazel Taylor and Jessie Rouse wed on Wednesday May 16 in Vancouver Washington. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Brant Taylor of Brewster Valley. The groom is linked to McKinley CCC camp and has a residence in Lexington Illinois. They will live with the bride’s parents for now.

Hazel Taylor Jessie Rouse Vancouver Washington

Poppy Sale Announced for Friday and Saturday

National Poppy Day sales set for Friday and Saturday with Mrs John Felsher and Mrs Horace Ames supervising in the Myrtle Point districts and Mrs Albert Vanceast handling sales at Bridge location.

John Felsher Horace Ames Hho Ve Myrtle Point Albert Vanceast Bridge

Local Family Starred in Upcoming Play at Hiland Theater

The Hiland Theater schedules a coming play featuring Lee Tracy and Paul Harvey with Harvey portraying Mrs Helen Horschey a local resident formerly of Coile and Rint Creek. The production highlights a Lovelorn Advice theme and showcases Mrs Harvey a familiar figure in the community.

Lee Tracy Paul Harvey Harvey Helen Horsey Coile Rint Creek

Senior Contract Club Meets at Perkins Home

The Senior Contract club gathered Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Plenige Perkins. Mrs Kaufman led the women and Mr Meyer the men. Refreshments followed with Mr and Mrs Ralph Kring and others attending.

Plenige Perkins Kaufman Meyer Ralph Kring Karl Kaufman E O Sempert Chris Moller

1935 Auto Plates Black And Yellow

The 1935 automobile license plates will be black with canary yellow numerals. Secretary of State Peter J. Stadelman announced bids for 275000 plates will be requested by the board of control soon. Plates will match current size and weight, and the black background saves 2500 dollars. Superintendent of Police Charles said the

Peter J. Stadelman Board of Control Stadelman Charles

Primary Election Returns Show Narrow Voter Turnout

In Coca county on Friday May 18 less than half the registered voters cast ballots. Successful nominees include Republicans James W Mott for Representative in Congress and Jacob Dunne for Secretary of State. Other wins cover Governor Secretary of State Superintendent of Public Instruction and local offices with multiple districts represented.

Coca County Congress James W Mott Jacob Dunne Eaerl Snell Charles A Howard Bureau of Labor C H. Gram A.G Walker D F Thompson John D Carn H. E. Hess Bureau of Charles Stauff R HO Turnes Chas H Martin Horace E Walter J W Leohardt Watred Shuholm Jon McCloskey Rey E Carter Hugh McLain R H Lawhorne Walliam F Howell M O Hawkins

Eighth Grade Commencement Exercises Held at Union High

The eighth grade exercises took place in the Union High School auditorium on Tuesday May 9. The program featured a Hollyhock Drill pantomime and a flower presentation by fourth and fifth graders. The high school band provided music, and 23 eighth graders received diplomas including Douglas Danville May Radford Mary Dye Fred Parry Frank Furman Edith Redell Eleanor King Cadde McPoll Leona Divinson Helen Magill Wilmoot Hoff man Delbert Starr Milton Hammock Violet Canley Ben Nichols Ray Cook Melvin Wilberger Bonnie Morley Neva Floyd Ellen Carver James McPoil Glenny Sutphin and Catherine Miller.

Union High School Douglas Danville May Radford Mary Dye Fred Parry Frank Furman Edith Redell Eleanor

Examiner to Hold License Examinations in Myrtle Point

Ward McReynolds examiner of operators and chauffeurs will be in Myrtle Point Friday May 25 to conduct license examinations at city hall between 10 am and 2 pm Those taking the exam should study the driver’s manual and be prepared to answer promptly.

Ward McReynolds Myrtle Point

County Chamber To Back Fair Booth

The Coos County Chamber of Commerce plans a 300 dollar drive to fund a Coos County display at the Chicago World’s Fair. A committee led by F Krieget will seek an exhibit, while no contest will be held for a Red Head queen to represent the county at the Red Head roundup June 23 and 24. A second committee will organize a Coos County entrant for the event.

Ons Conmercr Coos County Oregon Chicago Jew Banda G F Krie J P Norton Jessa Clinton Ralph Milne DD Felshiem Henry Kern County Chamber Elton Schreoeder Clifton Day Young D Felsheim

Farewell Party for Mrs Giles at Schroeder Home

The Methodist Ladies Aid hosted a farewell at Mrs Edwin Schroeder's home on Monday. Mrs Mere Calea received a gift set of mixing bowls as guests enjoyed games and music followed by light refreshments. The event was organized by the Roseburg group.

Mra LF Giles Mra Edwin Schroeder Mere Calea

Birthday Dinner Double Event Highlights Local Celebration

Mrs A E Snyder hosted a Sunday dinner at her home to celebrate the birthdays of A E Snyder and Mrs L W Clinton and the wedding anniversaries of Mr and Mrs Lawrence W Clinton and Mr and Mrs W E Robb. Attendees included Ansel Hayward, Fred Snyder, Lawrence W Clinton, W E Kobb, Marjorie Jane, Billie, Mrs Bee Snyder, Carol, Reggie, and Mr and Mrs A E Snyder.

A E Snyder L W Clinton Lawrence W Clinton W E Robb Ansel Hayward Fred Snyder W E Kobb Marjorie Jane Billie Bee Snyder Carol Reggie A E. Snyder

Attend Grand Lodge in Tillamook Week

Mrs. Charles Johnson George Hughes and John W Bell motored to Tillamook Monday to attend the Odd Fellows Grand Lodge there this week.

Grand Lodge Charles Johnson George Hughes John W Bell Tillamook Odd Fellows’ Grand Lodge

Purvines Visit Salem Relative Before Toe Angeles Trip

Mrs. C. D. Purvine and her son Ted of Salem spent the weekend with her daughter-in-law Mrs. Maud Purvine. Purvine and her son are en route to Toe Angeles.

Salem C. D. Purvine Ted

Junior Contract Clubs Meet Tuesday at Mildred Russell Home

Miss Mildred Russell hosted the Junior Contract club Tuesday evening with Mrs James Albee substituting for Miss Ruth Barton. Delicious refreshments were served to Mesdames Harold Carver, Austin Dodge, Raleigh Greene, Charles McGeorge, James Albee, and the Misses Elsie Moller and Mildred Russell.

Mildred Russell James Albee Ruth Barton Harold Carver Austin Dodge Raleeigh Greene Charlies McGeorge Elsie Moller

Camp Bradford CCC Wins Doubleheader in New Home Field

Camp Bradford CCC opened their new home field with a Sunday doubleheader win over Bridge 9-4 in game one. The nightcap featured a pitching duel before Bradford pulled away 5-2 as Suphig faced Green. Bradford seeks more games with interested teams, contact Camp Bradford Oregon ECW Camas Valley.

Bradford CCC Boys Bridge Bradford Suphig Myrtle Point Green Cccs Sophim Oregon ECW Camas Valiey

Local Couple Wed in Coquille to Start Life Together

Carey O Bones and Helen Webb Mast were married Saturday evening in Coquille by Rev Mallory Flannagin. Mrs Bones is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Webb Mast of McKinley and a 1930 Coquille High School graduate. Mr Bones, son of Mr and Mrs H D Bones, is a Myrtle Point High School 1931 graduate and works at Morrison logging camp in Gaylord. The couple has no definite plans for the immediate future.

Carey O Bones Helen Webb Mast Coquille Mallory Flannagin Bones Webb Mast McKinley Coquille High School Mr Bones H D Bones Myrtle Point High School Bonea Morrison Gaylord

Redhead Contest and Lions Club Dance Details

At the Myrtle Point Lions Club dance on May 26 at the VFW hall redhead candidates will be chosen for the Taft Redhead Roundup queen contest on June 23. Contestants must have red hair and be 16 to 28. a chaperone will accompany the queen candidate. The Coos County queen will be chosen June 16 at Suver Spray Gardens in Bandun. A dance committee was appointed at the May 17 Lions meeting at Hammes Cafe.

Lions Club VFW Myrtle Point Taft Shoul Coos Countys Suver Spray Gardens Bandun Hammes Cafe

Monday Sewing Club Sees Presbyterian Girls Meet

The Presbyterian Sunday School sewing club gathered at Mus Phyllis Belloni home Monday evening with attendees Ellen Carver Lone Parry Harriet McRay Eda Smith Bonnie Morey Belle Williams Pauline Kohler Jorrene Burgess Greta McClellan Aileen Osborne Helen Breuer and Phylhea Belloni.

Presbyterian Sunday School Sewing Club Mus Phyllis Belloni Ellen Carver Lone Parry T Harriet McRay Eda Smith Bonnie Morey Belle Williams Pauline Kohler Jorrene Burgess Greta McClellan Aileen Osborne Helen Breuer Phylhea Belloni

Wednesday Party for Faculty Ladies at Spruce Street

Mrs L Porton hosted a Wednesday evening gathering for faculty ladies and friends at her Spruce Street home. The event featured refreshments and names of attendees including Edgar Richard Fred Hollister Maud Purvine Paul Brewer Verne Lundy Marlin Evans Grace Linn and Alice Alverdes, with the hostess Mrs LP Lunn.

L. Porton He Faculty Spruce Street Edgar Richard Fred Hollister Maud Purvine Paul Brewer Verne Lundy Marlin Evans Grace Linn Alice Alverdes LP Lunn

Safeway Stores Plan 4 Day Anniversary Sale in Northwest

The Safeway system in the Pacific Northwest marks its 19th anniversary with a four day Birthday Sale starting Friday May 25. The event honors Mr Skaggs who opened the first store in American Falls Idaho. Local produce purchases and substantial local spending highlight the celebration.

Safeway Pacific Northwest Skaggs American Falls Idaho Scaggs

Woman's Club Holds Meeting May 28 With New Officers

The Women’s club met at T T T hall on Monday May 28. New officers for next year were installed. After business, members visited Burcell’s confectionery for tea and treats.

Burcell

City Considers Marking Streets With Wooden Markers

At a Chamber of Commerce meeting in Hamms Cafe Tuesday evening W A Sawyer described the 1934 Ag Annual by the FFA. A committee was appointed to study feasibility of marking streets with wooden markers. members include Karl Kaufman Karman Elton Schroeder and Powers. Another panel will obtain Kodak news for Portland free advertising, composed of W A Lawyer chairman I L Sumerlin and L L Powers.

FFA W A Sawyer Chamber of Commerce Hamms Cafe Karl Kaufman Karman Elton Schroeder Powers Kodak Portland W A I. L. Sumerlin L_L Powers

Broadbent Boy Receives Prize For Scholarship

Andy John Newhouse Broadbent wins the 25 book prize for moving from junior to senior college with a 2.73 GPA. Ruth Mary Carlton Springfield earns honorable mention at 2.69. The prize began in 1930 and has had years with no award. past winners include La Wanda Clare Fenlason and Madeleine Gilbert.

Andy John Newhouse Broadbent Ruth Mary Carlton Springfield la Wanda Clare Fenlason Madeleine Gilbert John Hog

Pleasant Valley Ladies' Aid Meeting Report

The Pleasant Valley Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. Charles Welden's home on Tuesday for a community gathering. Members discussed plans and shared updates during the social event.

Pleasant Valley Ladies’ Aid Charles Welden

Garden Club Reports Plans for City Park Improvement

The Garden club met at city hall on Tuesday evening to discuss business and hear committee reports. A group will coordinate with town representatives to seek federal aid for city park improvements and the evening featured bouquets, program selections, and a reading by Eleanor Breuer.

Garden Club Russella E Huling Verne Lundy Henry Knight Eleanor Breuer Warren Knight T G Suemrlin Albert Volkmar Allen

Hiland Theater to Feature Vaudeville Act and Movie Bill

The Hiland Theater will present vaudeville featuring The Oregon Loggers next Thursday evening with radio broadcasts on KOAC at 6 20 p m The act includes backwoods tunes stories and an ax throwing stunt Also Ken Maynard in The Trail Drive appears on the screen Two other showings include Wonder Bar on Sunday Monday and Tuesday starring in the season’s leading picture.

Oregon Loggers KOAC Ken Maynard Hiland

Enjoy Card Party at Delbert Steele Home

Delbert Steele hosted a card party at his Spruce street home last Thursday. Attendees included Margaret Garrett Vaunita and Viola Stepanek Joanne Perrott Marianna Steele Ellen Dale Fish Hugh Maclean Melvin Bunch Earl Wood and the host Delbert Steele. A lunch of toasted sandwiches and coffee followed.

Delbert Steele Spruce Street Margaret Garrett Vaunita Viola Stepanek Joanne Perrott Marianna Steele Ellen Dale Fish Hugh Maclean Melvin Bunch Earl Wood Junior Lever

VFW Memorial Day Celebration Planned in Myrtle Point

The VFW and Auxiliary organize a Memorial Day program for May 30 in Myrtle Point. F I Moon leads grave services for the Unknown Soldier with C F Thomas overseeing the parade and Mrs Albert Pancoast directing the program. The parade departs the VFW hall at 10 am and returns for a program featuring the Myrtle Point high school band, solos by Mrs John Feisher and Miss Leone Rissberger, readings by Mrs John Fellner and Mrs Ward Evans, a Four Men About Town quartet, an address by Rev E G Banton, and a toast by Dale King.

Vvfw Myrtle Point F. IL Moon C. F. Thomas Albert Pancoast Dny V. F. W Hall Myrtle Point High School John Feisher John Fellner Leone Rissberger Reading Ward Evans Wenan's Club Town

Wiles Maginnis Divorce and Custody Plea Filed

Harrietta J. Maginnis sues T. F. Maginnis this week seeking divorce and custody of their five year old child. The complaint requests the court grant alimony and determine the child’s guardianship amid ongoing marital dissolution.

Wiles Harrietta J. Maginnis T. F. Maginnis Hana Davis Albert le Geta Mane Swecker W. Sweeker Vorce Tsom Range

Divorces Granted This Week List

The week’s divorces include James N. Mast from Wetta B. Mast, Herman F. Tedson from Agnes E. Tedson, George F. Rogers from Bertha Rogers, Wauneta Rotnett from Edgar Robinett, and Eleanor E. Clinton from Edward O. Clinton.

James N. Mast Wetta B. Mast Herman F. Tedson Agnes E. Tedson George F. Rogers Bertha Rogers Wauneta Rotnett Frem Edgar Robinett Eleanor E. Clinton Edward O. Clinton

Marriage Licenses and Unions in Local Entries

Delbert C. Sumerlin and Eloise FE. Keller of Norway wed by J. J. Stanley Wednesday last. Arthur D. Sherman and Alice Kolen of Marshfield married last Thursday by Rev. D. T. Robertson. George A. Belloni and Lauree Smartt were issued a license to wed Monday.

Delbert C. Sumerlin Eloise FE. Keller Norway J. J. Stanley Arthur D. Sherman Alice Kolen Marshfield D. T. Robertson George A. Belloni Lauree Smartt

Jail Terms and Fines From Early Court Sessions

KH B Brown, 31, arraigned before Justice Dodge, jailed 30 days and fined 25 dollars for public intoxication. George P Morgan, 25, arraigned before Justice Stanley, arrested on disorderly conduct. Teeney Kehr, 21, sentenced to six months, paroled after 3 days for one year before Justice Brauley.

KH. B. Brown K A. Dodge George P. Morgan J. J. Stanley Teeney Kehr J. J. Brauley

Bandon Notices Record Property and Justice Appointments

LeRoy Harrod offered the east mouth quarter of Section 31 for 140 dollars. Walter Laird paid 96 dollars for two sheep killed by dogs. Haynes appointed Justice of the Peace for District No. 2 in Bandon to fill Jackson's place.

LeRoy Harrod Bandon Walter Laird W OR. Haynes Phl. Jackson

Edna Grant Wed to Boyd Shields in Portland Ceremony

Edna Grant daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Grant of Gaylord married Boyd Shields of Bridge in a quiet Portland ceremony on Monday May 14. Shields attended Powers High School last year and is well known in Myrtle Pelt. she is also noted for her two years ago achievements.

Edna Grant Glen Grant Gaylord Boyd Shield Bridge Portland Shields Powers High School Myrtle Pelt Myrtle Point High School

4-H Members List Summer School Plans at Corvallis

4-H club members planning to attend summer school at Corvallis must notify George Jenkins or Martha E Mulkey. Dates are June 11 to 25 inclusive. Scholarship reduced to 12 dollars with very low transportation. Chaperoned to ensure training and fun. Some members receive scholarships from the State Fair for winning first prizes.

4-H Corvallis George Jenkins Martha E Mulkey

Three Accidents on McKinley Road

Last Saturday night on McKinley Road a car carrying Lee Mast, his wife, and Velva King was hit by an Army truck and plunged into a stream. Mast sustained a broken wrist. Mrs Mast and Velva were bruised and scratched. All were treated at home after care at Mast hospital. Early Sunday a CCC truck with 18 men rolled over a 15 foot bank injuring several with minor hurts. A milk truck also slid off the grade into a ditch Sunday morning.

McKinley Lee Mast Coquille Velva King CCC Mast

Visits with sisters prompt long-awaited reunion

Mr and Mrs Frank Young traveled to Salem last Thursday to visit Mrs Youngs sisters Mrs Fred Shaw of Salem and Mrs William McGaw of Spokane. Mrs Young had not seen Mrs McGaw for ten years. The Youngs plan further trips.

Frank Young Salem Mrs. Young Fred Shaw William McGaw Spokane

Emergency cash refund confirms federal property rights

The emergency payment of 22.50 to LeRoy Harrod covered property purchased from Coos County that was determined to be United States property and not saleable by the county. The refund settles the dispute over rightful ownership and sale authority.

LeRoy Harrod Coos County United States

Property Transfers in Coos County Land Records Summary

The list documents transfers including Jane and RH Creager to Otha and Winnifred Bay in Sun Set City Coos County lot 5 block 20. Carl Briggs from part of Morris subdivision lot 9. First National Bank of Coos Bay to Ben R Chandler lots 1 2 and 6 block 9 Marshfield. James A Loughead deceased to Mary Fredrick by Charles F Fredrick in section 11 near Crooks Lake. The Title Company to B F Olson in section 17 near South Triangle Lake.

Jane and RH. Creager Otha Winnifred Bay Sunset City Coos County Carl Briggs Morris First National Bank of Coos Bay Ben R. Chandler Marshfield James A. Loughead Mary Fredrick Charles F. Fredrick Crooks Lake Title Company B. F Olson South Triangle Lake

Local Happenings and Memorial Day Plans in Roseburg Area

Local notes report Mr and Mrs Se Selby moving into the Roseburg house vacated by Mr and Mrs Henry Huntley. Rev and Mrs Wiley Barnett visited the Ep person home. Mrs Ed M Hoffman is ill on the Roseburg highway. her granddaughter is also noted. Memorial Day speaker Rev E G Ranton will deliver an address at the Dora cemetery on May 3 at 1 38 p m.

Prom Roseburg Se Selby Henry Huntley Ed M Hoffman E. G. Ranton Dora Cemetery

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Camp Bradford CCC Tattie Alisa Alurtet Asargan Barteots Sbbets Porarmadtet Biog Meh James Fo van Zanett Woman's Club Cottngest Broadbent Ladies’ Aid Hiland Theater Lead Court News Grant McKinley Road Wiley Barnett Halls Creek R. A. Epperson Mia Henry Murphy Zamona California Henry Miller Parenta William Ledell, Jr William Chris Nelson Twin Oakes George Hermann Shirley Giles L. E. Giles Eugene C. E. Huling R. C. Dunham
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