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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1941
Page
3
Published every Thursday by the Herald Press and entered in the post office at Myrtle Point Oregon as second class matter.
The piece centers on Curry County gaining attention for development efforts with Vas Gilbert as advocate and public spokesman. It credits Mayor Gable for direction while urging state and national politicians to focus on local needs and long term timite resource action.
1901 item notes J W Sears's new Spruce street building nearly complete to house J W Leneve 3a residence N G W Perkins and G H Cinerta. Street improvements include adding about one foot of broken stone.
A road leading up Catching Creek that traces the J R Benson ranch is being placed on a fine money grade and will be graveled, improving access to the property and surrounding area.
A wartime editorial previews Germany pressing Japan into conflict and forecasts America’s entry. It argues the neutrality law may be repealed, the Atlantic may see clashes, and the nation must unite and act boldly within weeks.
A mix of home construction updates, wedding news, resignations, and church activities fills the column. A couple plans honeymoons near Bridge, weddings noted for Lloyd L. Jervis and Lulu Ray, while Mrs. Pearl Hendricks resigns from Roberts grocery to stay home. Church services and rehearsals are listed for Myrtle Point and Coquille Curry County missions. Paper and school supplies offered for sale and a parish notice appears.
A society note recounts a bride to be from Myrtle Point planning a simple home wedding with a wine velvet dress and trip to Berkeley Sacremento valley after the ceremony. It also covers a Hallowe en party hosted by the Altar society and a faculty Halloween gathering at the Schaad residence with games and costumes.
In 1931 the Tenn juniors directed by Miss Alverdes began rehearsals for their class play "Who's Boss." Lead Edger Tatum is played by Cecil Barker, a would be writer. Dolores Belloni plays the refined secretary, with Joanne Parrot Lynn Hoover Aileen Dement Janet Martin among the cast.
Gunday school at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m at the Methodist church with a youth group at 6 30 p m and an evening service at 7 30 p m Miss Odetta Reading appears for four evenings November 9 10 and 11 with pictures offered at 7 30 p m no charge but offerings. Brethren church led by Rev F H Barr offers services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with Bible classes and a program The Awakening of Elaine presented with songs and reader Wilma Wolff directing Armistice Day observance features a sermon on The God of Peace.
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