This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1948
Page
9
Dr L Huffaker of Eugene urged Coos County elementary districts to join with existing high school districts in North Bend Coquille Myrtle Point Powers Coos Bay and Bandon. He warned some districts like Coos River should stay open pending development and estimated new buildings cost 700 to 1000 per pupil.
J L Turnbull School consultant and IGB Goddardsion High school principal conferred on Wednesday morning November 17. Plans for improving Union High School include a4 program, upgrading busid eg, new lighting fixtures to achieve 30 feet candles per area, and standardizing lighting throughout the building.
Oregon WWI veterans farm and home loan program to resume full operation by the first of January after a funds shortage. State officials announce eligibility expansion for non citizens who were Oregon residents before serving in World War II and served 90 days. The department plans bond re advertising of 2 million dollars with a new sale December 7 to restart loan disbursements.
Mr and Mrs Miller traveled to Eugene for the weekend as Miller undergoes treatments. Lee Bennett tends Johnie Kelebs lace while Johnnie plans a trip east to retrieve his mother. Res Briggs preached at Dora Chapel. Mrs Stateler provided music and drew an autumn crayon sketch. Mrs Carl Roan hosted relatives. family visits in Coos Bay.
Fragmentary OCR notes report Mr and Mrs Philo Montague returning from a hunting vacation in Eastern Oregon. They resume duties at the Head Theatre and relieve a projectionist and the tax office staff. Further details are garbled.
Myrtle Point Grange No 289 met November 20 in the hall with Margaret Southmaynoll signing her new office as Flora and Anne Neilsen elected to fill a vacancy. A home economics report highlighted a pleasant gathering at Mrs Alice Netlaen’s home with twelve members and two guests. December duties include wool and a prevention skit program, with plans for Thanksgiving readings and an engaging talk by Fldon Ansley.
The Una Rebekah Lodge held its regular meeting on Monday November 2 with the election of new officers. Newly elected are Ave Woold credge noble grand hearth Shilts vice grand Zitphe Krewesorn secretary Rose after treasure Trnitvation. Installations planned for January with 37 members present and refreshments served.
Funeral services were conducted at Myrtle Point for Mrs Mars J Edson who died in Weed on Nov 18 198 with Rev Martin Mo ostern officiating. She was 43 years and seven months old. Burial followed at the cemetery in Nora. Survivors include husband Edwin and sons Leland and Cart, daughter Viola, sisters and brothers listed, with many relatives attending.
Three northwest Holstein breeders plan a December 6 sale at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition grounds. Benedictine Mt Angel College reduces herd size. John Fitzsimmons of Brooks and Merl Schenk of Seattle also offer entire herds. Auctioneer Charlie P Adams will lead about 60 head, including 25 bred heifers and springers in strong demand.
Local notes list Mr and Mrs Dean Wood and family visiting relatives in Myrtle Point. Several residents travel for Thanksgiving to Portland and nearby towns. Attendees include Mr and Mrs W H Johnston, Mrs George Tolson, Mr and Mrs Walderar Cearnes, Mrs Esther Belt, Mrs Fred Mantz, and others visiting relatives or attending concerts and events.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.