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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1937
Page
3
Sitkum and Leslie Groat and Mrs Elwin Alford made a business trip to Co quitlo Friday Justine Reeham and Elmer Wilnan noted a business trip to Chehalis Ward Friday returning the next day Mr and Mrs Harald Mullen prepared a recent week’s work.
A jumble of names and visits outlines social life in Coquille and nearby towns. Residents from Coquille hospital, Mrs Moore, Mrs Myora, Lillaverle, the Loy family, and others host or attend gatherings, dinners, and bus trips. Many entries note visits to Myrtle Point, Remote, and Valley View with neighbors, relatives, and friends joining at homes, churches, and community events.
Neighbors visited and hosted over the weekend. The seventh grade class and Norma Conlee excelled in a spelling match while several students fell ill with severe colds. The district anticipates Thanksgiving and notes high water affecting attendance. Rey Jones moved to California. Parent moves and school transitions noted for Myrtle Point district.
Wednesday events include Margaret Jean McAllister visiting, Mr and Mrs George Zingerting calling in Arogy, and Mrs Zingersling visiting Mrs Marvin Shaw. Frank Burbank and Albert Gulstrum made business trips to Myrtle Point and Coquille. several ladies joined activities with Mrs Olaf Ansen and Mrs Gordon Fleming.
Water intrusion from roof gutters and basement walls threatens homes with dampness, mildew, and decay. Installing copper flashings, gutters, and downspouts can prevent damage. evaluate condensation vs water leaks and consider exterior grading, tile lines, or waterproofing for difficult cases.
The article discusses how couples shape a home by planning the house and grounds together and notes a current trend toward unfenced grounds for a park-like look, while acknowledging a continued embrace of fencing in rural areas to keep animals in and out.
Local residents including Mr and Mrs Elwin Zinn and Rome Beckham visited Barrett Zinn’s home after attending a Community club carnival at the Schoolthouve Friday. Proceeds will support Christy treats and the school.
Mrs Tedsot and others visited the Guy Mann home on Westesday. Henry Breeding and Mrs Lakey with son were guests of Mr and Mrs Mann on Monday. William Watson and Mrs Waton attended the Mann home gathering Saturday evening. Various residents were guests at the Mann, Lange, Watson and Trigg households. Ralph Hunter is sick with appendicitis.
Broadbent Emma Hermann visits relatives in Powers and Coquille while planning travel with sister Z C Strang. The piece promotes woven copper wire fencing and fireplace design to deter drafts, praising copper steel materials and the benediction of careful interior layout for efficiency and aesthetics.
Readers inquire about housing problems and get guidance by writing to G tedman Brown in the Your Home Features section. Include a self addressed stamped envelope for a reply.
Mrs E la Warner and two children left last Thursday to join Warner in Nyassa where he has been preparing a government homestead for their family. Mr and Mrs Bonniken attended the Gravelord Grange and school social Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Delos Hermann and Miss Virginia Pearson visited Mr and Mrs Lester Strong Sunday. Mr and Mrs M Benniksen were on Cogulean business Monday.
Weekend visits unfold as Mack and Jimmie Mack share time with Charles Jr at the Ray Beckett home. Myrtle Point guests include Richard Brown and grandparent time, while O W Heath's family hosts A Howel lead a Christ program at Brhoewvor. Dinner gathers Culvers and Cribbins in Myrtle Point. Coquille hosts Caudell and Bryant, with England guests. In school news the primary room crafts a Thanksgiving scene using miniature log buildings.
Second grade students created a sequence of turkey pictures from hatchling to table, using apples as bodies and paper feathers. A clothesline in the room displays each child’s turkey dressed in a dress or overalls, showcasing their crafts for Thanksgiving.
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