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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1940

Page

2

Dinner Guests At Ivan Laird Home

Mr and Mrs Jack Hultin were dinner guests at the Ivan Laird home on a Saturday evening, according to local social notes.

Mrs Jack Hultin Ivan Laird

Broadbent Grange Elects Officers

Broadbent Grange held a meeting in Nov. at Broadbent with election of officers. Thomas Luttrell was named Master and Lester Huson Overseer, with Dorothy Herman Secretary and Roderick Herman Treasurer. Other posts filled include Gate Keeper Charles Knight and Chaplain Genevieve Luttrell. The group also discussed community visits and planned future activities.

Dorothy Hermann Roderick Hermann Suydam Mary Carman Genevieve Luttrell Charles Knight Verna Floyd John Carman Pomona Emma Hermann Ceres Frances Knight Flora Ellen Arrell Clinton Corman Robert Carman Leonard Watson Ernest Clausen

Draft Board Members Named in San Diego

Local San Diego draft board lists state members serving on the city’s draft board. The inclusion spotlights officials connected to conscription oversight and screening activities.

San Diego

Thanksgiving reflections and football notes from editor

Editor notes Thanksgiving gratitude for peaceful times and relief from war torn regions. Reflects on 1940 41 winter hardships in Europe, calls for prayer and humility. Mentions North Bend football and high attendance, praising both teams and sharing memories from home games.

North Bend Bunch

Local fan-led effort builds new grandstand for games

The passage credits enterprise and initiative of local citizens and organizations for funding a new grandstand for better fan accommodation. It notes future basketball season and expects exciting matchups after the new year to decide the championship team.

Dentist to Visit Myrtle Point on Regular Six Day Schedule

Dr J W Strange of Coquille Oregon will continue regular visits to Myrtle Point on the first six days in February April June August October and December each year. W W Endicott reports Portland trip for patent wagon fire adjuster yields potential territory sales but lacks required work. Sugar Loaf Camp No 206 elected L A Roberts consul com H N Hampton advisor Keut Chas Adams banker W E Lewellen clerk W E Lundy escort S D Pulford watchman C E Huling sentry E A Dodge manager.

J W Strange Coquille Oregon Myrtle Point Endicott Portland Sugar Loaf Camp No L.A Roberts H. N Hampton Keut Chas Adams E Lewellen Lundy S D Pulford E Huling E. A Dodge

Mrs L A Stemmier Heads to St Louis for Winter

35 years ago on November 14 19 5 Mrs L A Stemmier left Tuesday for St Louis Mo to spend the winter with her parents She was chaperoned to Marshfield by Dr Stemmier J T Bridges now runs the merchandise business once owned by Schiller B Hermann D A Sickson has moved above the high water mark Jeff Crosby hauled a large load of lumber past this point Thursday and did not return leaving readers to wonder if he is still en route.

L. A Stemmier St Louis Marshfield Stemmier J T Bridges Schiller Hermann D A Sickson Moser Jeff Crosby Harrison Robert Card Joy Wiley Card Coos County Myrtle Point R. T Royer Royer C. A. Barker Barker Wilda Earl Steele Steele Bridge J .L. Laird Laird Coquille

Body found on Catching Creek homestead in 1918

The aged homesteader C W Morley was found dead Tuesday afternoon between his cabin and a spring with an army thrust through a hail bucket. Authorities consider natural causes but may investigate for possible foul play.

C W Morley Catching Creek Wm Strain Carl Bushnell

Anniversary party for Mr and Mrs George Dickinson

Friends gathered at the Dickinson home to celebrate a wedding anniversary with a progressive game of cootie and a later serving of hunch. Merle Kenyon purchased four lots on the Max Dement property by the highway. the Blankenship family will move onto Branch on the Lee road. Myr Ue Punt noted a city water proposition as W F Kerman drilled for supply.

George Dickinon Coote Dickinson E . Barker Paul Prever Henry Schroeder E V Ostrander E Hamilton Elmer Russell Merle Kenyon Max Dement Eighth Street J Blankensh P Lee Road Jim Matta Cty Myr W F Kerman Uie

Birthday Party for Gord Gordon Peden Honored at Home

Mrs Chester Pedan hosted Gord Gordon Peden’s birthday with games ice cream and cane on Tuesday afternoon Attendees included Deivis anal Kenneth Haughton Bernice Stuck Shirley Donald Laird Jimmie Robbe Rockard Dean Ann Weems Fay Sanford Tripp Billie Jackie Osborne Charles Hunt Bul he Pedan and others. Mrs John Arnold hosted Past Matrons of the Eastern Star at her West Myrtle Point home Tuesday with dessert and card games High scores went to Mrs Russlow and Mrs Emery.

Chester Pedan John Arnold The Eastern Star West Myrtle Punt

Marshfield Daily News 14-page edition little extra

Twenty years ago the Marshfield Daily News issued a fourteen page edition not labeled as an Extra. The Dixie Evangelist will begin a series of meetings at the old South Methodist church next Tuesday evening with engaging services. After the Norway schoolhouse fire last week discussions arose about consolidating districts in the area. Chet Huggins earned top honors for prompt loss adjustment while at Norway on business during the blaze.

Marshfield

Radio helps locate relatives across states in 1825 report

Rev Chas C Hulet of Myrtle Point Presbyterian notes a radio based message locating family members. A sister in Kansas sent a letter while Mrs Joy listened to a Nebraska broadcast and heard the announcer. The bridge project and new school building are also mentioned as present year features.

Bridge Chas. C Hulet Myrtle Point Presbyterian Church Hulet Chas. Joy Kansas Joys Joy Nebraska

Local Socials and Visits Span Martie Point to Coquille

Names of residents and guests appear across Martie Point and Coquille events. Mr and Mrs A H H Bender spent Sunday in Martie Point and visited Catherine Arnold. Mrs Bender also visited Clifford Wilson and Augusta Braden. The Benders drove to Coquille to see James Watson while Mr Bender attended a football game. Mr Beecher of Moyrte Point was a Thursday guest at the JH McCloskey home along with Hilda Johnson Irene Mullen Tyr and Mrs H O Thomas. JOH McCloskey has been home from the hospital and is recovering. Mr and Mrs John Widmark visited Crus McCulloch home in Coquille on Sunday.

W A. Watson Leonard Watson Myrtle Point John Koch Mast Hospital Lester Hansen Roderick Hermann Joseph Evernden Gladys Floyd Parrish A HH Bender Martie Point Catherine Arnold Bender Clifford Wilson Augusta Braden Coquille James Watsor Beecher Moyrte Point JH McCloskey McCloskeys Hilda Johnson Irene Mullen Tyr Mra H HO Thomas Joh McCloskey John Widmark Crus McCulloch

Leatherman Home Visit Ends Two Year Absence

Lee Charles Leatherman, a patient at the Salem Tuberculosis sanitarium, returned home for the first time in two years. Kenneth Leather man of Portland and Miss Ethel Bruce of Salem traveled to spend the last weekend at the S I Leatherman residence. Nearby neighbors and relatives from Myrtle Point, Bandon, Coquille, Eugene and Halls Creek visited or called during the weekend, sharing meals and calling on the Leatherman and Clark households.

Charles Leatherman Salem Kenneth Leatherman Portland Ethel Bruce S I Milton Schroeder Myrtle Point Selma Lathem Bandon I. Leatherman St Clark Stanley Clausen Coquille Lyle Barker Dickie Charleen Oscar Johnson Doris Johnson Eugene D Clark

Sitkum Residents Share Weekend Visitors and Travel Notes

Sitkum residents report trips east to visit relatives and attend events. The Laird Ber Holverstetard returned from a two week California Nevada trip, while Charles Keever rebuilt an oak gym floor in Oakland. Local families hosted guests in Coquille and Myrtle Point as members sought medical care and social visits.

Lins Lee Linnie Krewson Oakland Cored Down Elmer Wilson W A Keller Salem Keller Annie Lett Myrtle Point Jack Bridges Jackie Lowell Spagie Junior Barbara C M Wilson W A. Nickason Ivan Laird Coquille

Stork Shower Honoring Mrs Harvey Osborn Held

A stork shower was held Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Harvey Osborn at the home of her mother Mrs. Ezra Watson. Many useful gifts were received and refreshments of coffee cookies and salad were served to attendees including Mesdames Harvey Osborn Ezra Watson Perley Crowley J N Gearhart Henry Bolin Esther Fred Voorhees Fred Minard Gail Bunch Duren O G Bunch and Miss Wilda Shepherd. Additional guests from Brewster Valley McKinley and nearby communities were listed among the attendees and social visitors.

Dora Harvey Osborn Ezra Watson Perley Crowley J N Gearhart Henry Bolin Esther Fred Voorhees Fred Miinard Gail Bunch Durene O G Bunch Wilda Shepherd Brewster Valley A Krewson Geo Ellis Elwin Alford McKinley Kermit Shepherd Gall Bunch A J Mayse Eula Joe Tadlock Moertie Point Severt Iverson Marshfield Harald Dik

Remote school carnival draws crowd despite scattered notes

A distant community event drew attendees over a long weekend. Locals including Mrs Den Beckhaoo, Mrs Winifred, and Elva Crhhtins participated. Visitors from Roseourg and Valley joined at the England home, while several couples and single guests attended social gatherings from Thursday to Sunday.

den Beckhaoo Zinn Thuray England

Pleasant Point social notes show local visits and guests

Pleasant Point residents hosted and visited family members over the weekend. Henry Harris and family hosted guests. Harris and Clinton families traveled to visit William Watson and Guy Mann households. Edward, Douglas, and Fred moved back to their Pleasant Point ranch. Adrian Knapp, Bob and Allie aided Russell Smith with beet crop. Dorothy Watson joined Bill Roth for a Sunday dinner. Holly Kelly and Milton Roth visited William Watson.

Henry Harris Robert Trigger Wiliam Watson Harald Simmons Roy Spires Ileen Roberts Stanley Roberts Ora Marsters William Watson Jesse Clinton Guy Mann Giles Harris Edward Douglas Fred Pleasant Point Adrian Knapp Bob and Allie Russell Smith Russel) Smith Robert Trigg Song Dorothy Watson Bill Roth Holly Kelly Milton Roth Wm Watson

Methodist pastor outlines Sunday school topic for Sunday

Rev T. J. Pryor urges proper attitude toward the gospel to count for Christ in Sunday school. Epworth League gathers at 6 30 p m with discussion at 7 20 on "My Church." We invite you.

T. J. Pryor Epworth League

Thanksgiving Services At Myrtle Point Catholic Church

First Thanksgiving services in the new Myrtle Point Catholic church will be high mass at 8 am with dedication on Sunday Dec 22. Evening devotions shift to 7 pm and other church events for Brethren and community programs are listed with sermons and activities through December.

D. J. Kelly Myrtle Point Powers Coquille

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