County Seeks 866000 State Relief for Roads and Ocean Blvd
County officials traveled to Portland to request 866000 in state relief for a work program. Plans include repairing 1050 miles of county roads at about 250 per mile, employing 125 men for six months, and completing Ocean boulevard to test with 30,000. The project would save three miles between Marshfield and Empire and support county traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carl
Arago
Charice Doane
North Dend
Thompson
Couquillo
Portland
State Relief Committee
Coos
Ocean Boulevard
Empire
Marshfield
Weathered musings and oddities from Myrtle Point column
A fragmented piece features satirical notes on inflation and a native Oregonian with web feet, weather quirks, and a critique of the gold standard. It mentions Myrtle Point history, rubber plant rumors in Coos County, a local crop report, and quirky tales of taffy promises from Lena Warner and the Schneider Warner domicile with remarks on damp evaporation and odd facial hair figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle
Gamble and Handerson
Lena Warner
Schneider-Warner
Benefit Dance to Help Coquille Loggers Baseball Team
A benefit dance for the Coquille Loggers, a Southern Oregon league team, will be held at Carnham's hall in Coquille on Saturday May 27 with the Silver Spray orchestra and Rak Stenniger as featured vocalist. Also scheduled are preseason games at Roseburg May 28 and Memorial Day in Coquille against Eagle Point and a league game June 4 at Coquille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ato Roe
Coquille
Aso
Kilamath Falls
Medford
Ashlond
Ekogle Font
Roseburg
Coquille Dueur
Coquille Beye
Perry Roper
Elton Schroeder
Otto Davis
Couille
Carnham's Hall
Satuday
Muse
Caquille
Eagle Point
Faust
Sane
Cuquille
Coos County Firemen Eye State Fire School Plans
Coos County firemen discussed sending a delegation to the state fire school in Corvallis. Officials spoke on department progress and new methods, with plans to finance and select delegates and to stage drills for competition.
Warden Walsh Defies City Stereotypes In Country Press Debate
In Coos Bay district, Warden Walsh challenges the idea that a country man cannot be city minded. He is praised for his practical knowledge and newspaper sense, proving a country paper can reflect current, urban awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mister Walsh
Coos ‘Nay
Walsh
Hhe Country Press
Pastor Seeks Replacement In Oye Church
Fragmentary notice reports a pastor leaving Jasob Bh Maen Jr. to lead the Christian Church of Oye. A successor is sought to assume duties as the new pastor in Moemaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasob Bh Maen Jr
Christian Church of
Oye
Vierans of Foreign Ware Memorial Program Set
Under A. E. Snyder and Forrest Moon the Vierans of Foreign Ware announce a Memorial Day program Tuesday May W at 10 o'clock in the Liiland Theater. Dr. H. R. Reynolds will give the leading address with music and readings. Vets urged to attend and volunteers asked to meet at Moon's Bargain House Monday at o'clock for grave cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Snyder
Forrest Moon
Vierans of Foreign Ware
Liiland Theater
H. R. Reynolds
Delegates Named for Coos County July 21 Special Election
Delegates chosen to back repeal travel to represent Coos county at the July 21 special election on the 18th amendment repeal. Appointees include J H Micclocy Norway Fred Hollister North Bend and J O D Bedingfield Marshfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
J H
Roy L Clinton to graduate from Illinois College of Optometry
Mr and Mrs George W Clinton of Lee announce their son Roy L Clinton will graduate from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago on June 9. He is a Myrtle Point high school graduate of 1925 and has worked with Edison Electric in California and in Portland before entering the optometry program. He will return to Portland to join his sister and brother-in-law, Dr and Mrs C L Bender of the Bender Optical Company, both graduates of the same college class of 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W Clinton
Lee
Roy L. Clinton
Illinois College of Optometry
Roy
Myrtle Point
California
Edison Electric Company
Portland
Chicago
C L. Bender
The
Bender Optical Company
Mr. Bender
Wengel ia Wins Club Trophy
The Garden club met at city hall for an enlightening session presided by Mrs E Huling. Miss Emma Schneider won the trophy for a bouquet featuring pink wetycla, a flowering shrub praised in the meeting. Next gathering is set for June 43 at the Sumerlins home with suggested flowers for the bouquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
E. Huling
Henry Schroeder
Mary Campbell
Charles Rackleff
Emery
Emma Schneider
T G Sumerlin
R N A Memorial Services Announced
The Royal Neighbors will hold memorial services at 2:30 pm Sunday May 28 in Schroeder hall. Turner MacDonald will be in charge of the services. The services are in honor of departed members and members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
Schroeder Hall
Turner MacDonald
Dora Memorial Services at Dora Cemetery Chapel
Memorial services will be held at the Dora cemetery chapel next Tuesday May 30 at 2 pm with Rev. A Gray of Coquille officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Cemetery
A Gray c of Coquille
Myrtle Point Council Hears Pipe Line Progress Report
May meeting at city hall discusses bids for cleanup week. Urban work for water mains includes securing right of way and ordering 200 feet more pipe. City to buy tools for water works repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Kring
John Bellon
State Industrial Accident Commission
Wallace B. Dement
A. T
Water Works Department
Grange Meeting Notes and Pledge for Church Day
Myrtle Grange met on Tuesday May 23 with officers presenting a varied program. Readings by Lucile Sumpertin and Martin Secmidt, a dialogue by Maxine Rackleff and Katherine Sum erlin, a cornet solo by Rev. Banton and Jenson Smith, and talks by George Hampton George Jenkins and Smith-Hughes instructor of Bandon. Members voted to sponsor a church day to unite surrounding granges before June 2. Next meeting features a 6:30 pot luck supper honoring pioneer members. all urged to attend with a hot dish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Grange
Lucile Sumpertin
Maxine Rackleff
Katherine Sumerlin
George Hampton
Roy Robison
George Jenkins
Martin Secmidt
Cornet
Rev. Banton
Jenson Smith
Smith-Hughes
Bandon
Examinations for Operators Licenses Set for Myrtle Point
Secretary Hal E. Hoss designates Saturday May 27 as the examination day for operators' and chauffeurs' licenses in Myrtle Point. The test will be at City Hall likely 9 to 12 with one assistant, the only local opportunity before the new laws take effect June 9. Applicants should study the Oregon Motorists Manual. manuals available at the Herald office or by writing to Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal E. Hoss
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Herald Office
Secretary of State
Salem
State Supervisor Praises Ag Annual at Coos River
State Supervisor Farl Cooley toured Coos River Bandon Myrtle Point and Coquille with W A Sawyer praising local Smith Hughes classes. He announced the state Smith Hughes convention will start July 31 at Coos River with 12 percent attendance including two federal men from Washington OC and Oregon State College officials. He lauded the high school ag program as unique nationwide and thanked the Herald for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farl Cooley
Smith-Hughes
Coos River
Bandon
Myrtle Point
Coquille
W. A. Sawyer
Cooley
Washington
Oregon State College
O. D. Adams
FFA
United States
The
Herald
Woman's Club Hosts Banquet and Games Night
Members of the Woman's Club will entertain their husbands with a seven o'clock banquet at Hamm's Cafe next Monday night May 29 to close the 1932 33 season. After dinner guests go to City Hall for games and music following the inauguration of the coming year's officers. Committees include Mrs E C Barker and Mrs A M Sunstrup on games and Mrs Al Neideigh planning the musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Hamm’s Cafe
E. C Barker
A M. Sunstrup
al Neideigh
Lions Club Plans County Meeting in Norway
The Myrtle Paint Lions met May 18 at the Jack and Jill Court House. They planned a county get-together to be held June 30 in Norway and invited Lions friends and county officials to attend. Herman Tedsen Jesse Clinton and Perry Roper led the committee. Delegates to the state convention June 22 to 24 in Roseburg were chosen Dr Mast and Perry Ropper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Paint Lions
Jack and Jill
Norway
Atend
Herman Tedsen
Jesse Clinton
Perry Roper
Roseburg
Dr Mast
Perry Ropper
West Coast Tele none company sales meeting get-together
Mrs E E Knight Mrs Wi iton Craven and others from Myrtle Point and Powers office rode to Marshfield Saturday night for a plant department potluck dinner at 6 enjoyed by employees from Marshfield Ban con Gulcd Beach Coquille Myrtle Point and North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E E Knight
Wi Iton Craven
Myrtle Poir¢ Exchange
Hazel Kruger
Powers
Marshfield
Teler
Bancon Gulcd
Business Men’s Association of Myrtle Point Formed
The Business Men's Association of Myrtle Point held its first stockholder meeting on Monday May 22 at city hall. The credit organization aims to provide members with credit reports and collections at cost and will serve local merchants business and professional men, fostering community relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men's Association of
Myrtle Point
Toa
Purc
Broadbent Boy Dies After Auto Crash
Four year old Ernest Raymond Forrest of Broadbent died after being struck by a car driven by James Robertson Sunday night. Robertson tried to avoid the boy and swerved, but the front wheel struck him. An inquest cleared Robertson of blame. He leaves parents and five brothers and three sisters. Funeral held at Schroeder Funeral Home with burial at Norway Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Forrest
Ed Forrest
Myrtle Point
James Robertson
Robertson
Jr Mast
Forrest
Schroeder
T B. MacDonld
Norway Cemetery
Roderick Hermann
Truman Wagner
Alden Warner
Lloyd Smith
Pearce Introduces Quick Valve Overhaul System
L. H Pearce announces a new complete quick way valve system for motor overhauls. The method corrects valve connotations without the usual grinding, offering a streamlined process for servicing engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H Pearce
City Halts Gambling as New Mayor Takes Office
A new city administration moves to enforce a gambling ban coordinated by the city marshal. An order issued directs the marshal to stop all gambling activities within Myrtle Point. The action follows the recent mayoral appointment and aims to curb illegal gaming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Myrtle Point High School Holds Largest Graduation Ceremony
The Myrtle Point union high school graduation attracted over 960 attendees marking the largest class yet, with 50 graduates. The program featured a four piece orchestra, the invocation by Elder Charles Barksow, a Margarite Sunstrap dress, address by Dr D T Byberteon, a solo by G L Church, and diplomas presented by Paul K Breuer with honor rolls for Seniors Sophomores and Freshmen. Torch honor society certificates were awarded to seniors including Kenneth Button and Lona...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point Union High School
Alvid
Elma
Mildred Rusell
Charles Barksow
Marguerite Sunstrap
Kenneth Button
Audrey Davenport
Helen Gill
Lynn Hoover
Frieda James
Selma Latham
Ellen Monrich
Joanne Perrott
Eva Schroeder
Robert Steele
Marguerite Sunstrup
Eloise Crowley
Turnors
Doris James
Kenneth Leatherman
Burr Monrad
Helma Olsen
Edwingth Peel
Evelyn Steinbeff
Fred Farklow
Eleasor Breuer
Marie Clintyt
Bertieee Viola Hoffman
Summer School At Junior High Initiated By Floyd Summers
Floyd K Summers will conduct a summer school starting June 12 for eighth grade pupils headed to high school. Junior high teachers will teach at Myrtle Point Silverton Albany and Puget Sound locations with named instructors listed for each site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd K Summers
Davis
Abel
Bennett
Myrtle Point
Mischer
Silverton
Miss Austin
Coos River
Dodele
Albany
Bjorkqvist
Puget Sound
Rebekahs Initiate New Member at Local Lodge Meeting
At the Monday night lodge gathering Mrs Oma Gilbert was initiated into the order. Forty one attended with guests Mrs Joe Leggett and Mrs da Matthews from Powers lodge. Miss Alma Larkins provided songs and music. A lunch of two sandwiches salads cake and coffee followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Oma Gilbert
Ofjer
Joe Leggett
da Matthews
Powers Lodge
Alma Larkins
Bancroft Man Recovers From Horse Riding Injury
Glen Snyder, son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Snyder of Bancroft, was kicked on the knee by a horse while riding and leading another. Doctors feared swelling and stiff joints but proper bandaging and care helped avert serious damage and he is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Snyder
Herbert Sndyer
Bancroft
Young Sadyer
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Gavin Treanivtatiing
Ik Ne Wey
Cogey
Groveltford
Sid Storls
Elvan
Esayec
Urowater Valley
Wish
Engelbert Dollfuse
Austria
Wilhelm Miklas
Benefit Dance OF
Cool County
Ounty
Firemena Associative
Vinta Hotel
Bameer
North Bend Acomunison
Therenon
Etlate Tice
Viking
Osseration
Dreir
Corvallis
Canchehyn Wette
Convento Die Neo
Coos Organization
Ct Pty
George F Stokes
Stokes
Patland Fire Department
Bavee
Waltoynam
S B Clark
Pastor
Chicago College
Wengelia
R. N. A. Memorial Services
Council
Lions Club Plan County Meeting
Aseay
Business Men's Association
Broadbent
Rebekahs
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