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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1931
Page
6
L. H. Pearce visited Marshfield on business while Miss Lilli Smith faced a family death in Independence. Local market ads promote bulk sauerkraut and recleaned oats at City Market and N P Peterson. Community updates cover church events, a bazaar planning, and visits among residents with mentions of Arago isolation risk and Brewster Valley hall event.
Emery a gas station operator on Seventh and Spruce streets was roused to gas a car carrying Clyde Goodman Adams and Shirley Laird. An argument over payment escalated into a fight in which Goodman struck and kicked Emery, leaving him unable to hear in his right ear.
Mrs Ray Bartlett and her three children return to Corcoran California after eight months with her mother Mis Joe Hayes. A surprise farewell party was held Friday evening with many friends and relatives in attendance. Other items note John Phelpa mining on the Sixes, M rs Chester Massey visiting near Eugene, Oliver K Neal visiting his ill father in Eachimart, and trips by Ray Haney and a Cottage Grove delegation.
J B Moomaw Sr. escaped unharmed after his truck rolled over on Fishtrap road near Joe Milani place about 10:30 am Tuesday. Junior Moomaw from Arago arrived with others to help right the vehicle and continue toward Marshfield to get whey for hogs. only cab window was broken.
Mon Moller becomes the authorized agent for Silver Marshall Radi handling all models from consoles to higher priced sets. Prices have been cut to reach common buyers, and Mr Moller invites calls to arrange a demonstration of this splendid deal.
Local men met Tuesday evening in city hall and organized the Myrtle Point Rod and Gun Club. R F Booth was elected president FM Kenyon vice president and ob Barker secretary and treasurer. Directors are WOR North rop, Ro H Bryant and Lloydi J Jarvis. Tom Garney will oversee membership drive. Dues set at one dollar a year from January to January.
Corvallis Oregon mentions a Myrtle Point high school graduate, a commerce student, among two on the honor list of first year students. The article notes high placement in the freshmen English placement and marks the top portion of the freshman class.
A local notice describes farmer Sam Carter placing an advertisement in The Herald to sell his foxes. A stranger saw the ad and contacted Carter for a price. the stranger then drove away with a fox pair, prompting concern over the sale.
Advertisers and correspondents are urged to submit copy early for Thursday’s issue. The notice emphasizes timely submissions to ensure printing schedules and proper placement.
The section reports the heaviest rainfall of the season from Friday to Tuesday with snow hail and wind. Cars arriving Saturday night show hail marks and travelers on the Coos Bay Roseburg highway note snow on Gugar loaf early in the week as rivers run bank full by Wednesday.
Cecil Beckley of Douglas County faces another trial in Roseburg after 71 hours of deliberation failed to reach a verdict. The court discharged the jury and indicated Beckley will be retried this session. He admitted shooting his wife and stepdaughter when they threatened to leave, claiming neighbors' meddling caused family troubles. The key issue is degree of guilt.
Thanksgiving dance set for Thursday night at Schroeder Hall with music by the Syncupators. Gentlemen admission is 75 cents.
Our church opens its doors with worship at 10, Bible school at 11, junior church at 1118, and general service with a sermon by the pastor. This Sunday features annual Thanksgiving music and sermon. The Christian Endeavor Society meets at 6 30. Pastor FON Strander preaches at 7 with the theme Come with ye and we will do thee good.
The article notes the Evening World editor praising Sunday schools for molding character and ethical standards, contrasting with material concerns. It lists church services, prayers, and weekday gatherings as part of a Methodist program including morning worship, evening sermons, and youth meetings.
A vintage ad touts Dr Caldwell’s Pepperine laxative as a quick remedy for feverish upset stomachs and biliousness. It claims to normalize bowels within hours, aid colds, and cites Dr Caldwell’s birth records, urging readers to buy Syrup Pepsin for all ages.
Mrs Louis Hfiller died at home after a long illness. She had lived alone since her husband’s death, with relatives nearby. Funeral services and the local church group activities followed, including a monthly meeting of the Mushy organization and subsequent refreshments.
Dec 4 begins evangelistic services with state evangelist Leavitt preaching at the church. He is billed as a powerful gospel preacher delivering messages expected to move souls to salvation. The church invites the public to attend the opening service and ongoing meetings. Reverend Jacob Bo Moomaw Jr signs the notice. The Powers area young people Marcelle Svallard and Jensen Walker wed Saturday evening with Elder Chan Barklow presiding. Roy Grant and Myrtle Pont were attendants.
Breler entertained Tuesday evening at his Spruce street home for high school teachers and married men wives. Guests included Aileen Barker Faith Lindros Alice Alverdes Grace Linn Gertrude Sick Ruth Woodward Clarence Church L P Linn John Easman Pat Rickard W A Sawyer and the host. Dinner prepared by Mrs Tommy Root and Mrs Sherman. Waitresses Vera Neva McNair Dolores Davenport. The Brever septet enjoyed Amant feeds similar to those in Camedma.
Bridge and Myrtle Grange activities fill the week with programs and visits. Attendees include Mrs HC Van Alstein and guests from Coquille Broadbent and Fairview plus members such as Mrs Elmer Wilson and Miss Alma Larkin at Myrtle Grange meetings.
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