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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1937
Page
4
Reading from a damaged travel sketch, the piece describes Oregon residents enjoying weekend getaways to coastal and inland spots. It evokes ocean predawn light, wind driven waves, snow mantles, and forest scenes as part of regional recreation during seasonal change.
The piece analyzes prospects for Oregon’s U.S. Senate race, highlighting Carl Donaugh’s strong reputation, statewide ties, and party support as a formidable nomination. It notes Willis Mahoney’s past showing and Roosevelt-era margins, arguing Donaugh’s leadership and metropolitan Portland base could secure Democratic unity and victory.
Funeral services for Mrs. Louisa Dement were held at the Dement home on the south fork with large attendance. Obituaries note Louisa Dement born in Ohio in 1838 and married to Samuel Dement. the couple moved to Oregon in 1838 and resided here until death. Other items recount pioneer William Abernethy of Dora and early Oregon governors, plus a series of 8, 20, and 30 year-ago notes on local events, bridges, telephonic lines, cattle incidents, and civic improvements in Myrtle Point and Curry County.
A report denounces a man who saved two deer through a winter spot and shots, labeling him a rank violator and menace to wildlife. It argues such hunters cause game shortages and often lack hunting licenses, noting thousands wait yearly for hunting season.
A letter urges outlawing deer spotlighting with a five year penitentiary penalty and a $200 reward for informants. The writer argues spotlit hunting destroys deer, harms homesteaders, and calls for enforcing stricter penalties or opening deer season year round to aid law abiding sportsmen.
The St James Episcopal Mission in Coquille Oregon announces 8am service and a 1pm Sunday sermon schedule. Next Sunday features a ten week Loyalty Campaign sermon with topics Is the Most Horrible Sin or What Sin Causes the Most Sadness in the World. A prize will be awarded for the first correct answer. Attendance emphasis and notes on forthcoming discussions are shared by Rev Cronk.
Thursday service at 3 pm at the Brethren church with Rev FooH bringing the message. Union services with the Poeschste and Methodist chapels held at the church. Children’s Farm and Women’s group, 89 Brotherhood Fellowship in Marshfield last Monday evening. Next meeting at Coquille on Tuesday Dec 2. Bible school at 10 am Sunday mornings. visitors welcome. Chas. Bowers is superintendent.
The article lists local residents visiting, including John Carl and the Munford family, with Sunday calls on Daisy Dadyle and Everett. Mise Leatha Munford joined Naom Robison for Sunday dinner. Ellis Barklow stayed overnight with S C McAllister as the high school announces a Thursday 8 PM play in the Arago gym inviting all.
A traveling Shell Christmas Show from a teardrop shaped truck will visit the city, free to the public, spreading candy to children as part of the annual event. The piece highlights community attendance and local households hosting gatherings surrounding the arrival and festivities.
The Fairview Ladies Aid met at Mr Genevieve Elis home this Thursday afternoon to discuss a fundraiser planned for early next month. Local schools closed for Armistice Day but reopened later.
Mrs Havel Hanna a fifth grade teacher and her two sons Jim and Charles traveled to Portland Friday. The Neophyte Players rehearse a Thanksgiving play for next Wednesday afternoon Nov 24 at Junior High. Sixth grade girls under Mrs Shull practice a Dutch dance for the event. Lidon Pitchford joined the eighth grade last Monday bringing total eighth grade enrollment to 40 with boys and girls evenly split. Howard Uht enrolled Monday in the fifth grade from the Bandon schools
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