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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1942
Page
2
May 26 marks the wedding of Miss Alleen Barker to Edgar Richardson at a Presbyterian church. Rev. Ostrander officiated as relatives and friends gathered beside azaleas. The bride wore an ivory satin gown and carried a Dutch Iris and Columbine bouquet.
Morning worship at Gethaemane and Trials with themes of peace and divine grace. Woman's Society meets at Mrs Davenport's home. Catholic services listed. Divorce actions include Alicia and Wendell Carlile, Marjorie Miller vs Miller, Ruth Ostergard vs Ostergard, Charlotte Foland vs Foland, and Ralph Hewitt v Bleger seeking damages over a furniture sale dispute.
A critical essay on village gossips or scavengers in small towns. It argues some people, especially women, cultivate vicarious lives by obsessing over others' conduct, spreading salacious tales, and harming reputations. The piece condemns the practice, calls such gossipers public nuisances, and contemplates social methods to curb them.
Forty years ago May 23 1902 urges voters to support direct legislation via Initiative and Referendum. It warns blank ballots may count against the measure and urges neighbors to vote. An assessment of 4 per lot on Spruce street was reviewed by the council for street improvement. owners must pay at the Recorder's office.
May 23 1912 records list graduates Charlotte Baker Hazel Wade Chester Adams Gertrude Arrington Chesta Chandler Lola Greene Emma Guerin Blanche Jones Louis Lowe Rowena Roberts Grace Samerlin Russell Yoakam Terrey Standish and Addison Christensen. May 2 1922 notes contractor for Roseburg highway unit No 2 is already underway.
Presbyterian services led by Rev. Hugh T. Mitchelmore include a Bible class at 10 with classes for all ages and a sermon at 11 on A Rock in a Weary Land delivered by the pastor. Evening youth and choir events. Methodist Sunday school at 10 with Pastor T J Pryor.
Courthouse notices list new marriage licenses issued in Coos County. Read entries include Jack Sperry and Charlotte Howard of Myrtle Point, L G Schaffer and Hazel Moffett of Coquille, Arnold R James and Lorestia W Chapman of Marshfield, John Cecil Barnes and Eugenie Betty Marrot of Coquille, Willam R Oxenrider and Belle Elwood of Marshfield, among others.
The Budget Committee of Myrtle Point Oregon Coos County schedules a budget hearing on June 18 1942 at 8 pm in City Hall to discuss the proposed budget for July 1 1942 through June 20 1948 and to hear public comment on the levy. A substantial copy of the budget worksheet is provided.
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