08 Oct 1936
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1936
Page
1
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An Oregon frontier reminiscence recounts immigrant families crossing the plains with Kentucky rifles and a homemade gristmill, building a community, teaching school, enduring a brutal 1862 winter, and a shift when Father heads to Idaho in search of new mining opportunities.
County tax foreclosures list sales including J Giberson and Esther M Redmond of Bandon paid 94750 for tract in section 19 near Bandon, Donald Barkdoll buys Jot block 2 in Schetter's addition Marshfield for 640, Bandon Woman's Club purchases lot 1 block 13 in West Bandon for 10, Coquille realty sold for 30, state highway commission takes over Marshfield Empire cutoff road. court orders map/file to state, various estates probated and guardians appointed, complaints filed in several cases.
Mrs. Rachael Gregg of Oakland spent the winter with her brother FE Hoffman and wife and is noted as the first to teach in Bandon. The initial school at Rosamill, three miles northeast, started with 15 pupils in a area with few residents and limited structures. Mrs. Gregg taught for three years beginning in 1804, riding in by horse and buggy each morning.
Fires spread across county this week as humidity drops. The Halls Creek blaze threatened Runsell Hill and Sarah C Barklow homes but with 40 000 volunteers and neighbors brought under control. New blazes reported at Lampa, Garoutte lands, Fred Hobson ranch, Catching Creek and Seven Devis road. CCC and local crews monitor. Firefighting troops swung toward Sandy Creek to tackle a major forest fire.
Myrtle Point High school Future Farmers team, Sam Dement Oliver Shull Charles Hendershott and Vance Freeman, placed 10th in the dairy judging among 64 teams from Idaho Montana California Washington and Oregon. Dement 12th high point in dairy and sixth in Jersey heifers eighth in Guernsey cows. The group earned funds for the trip from the Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce.
City police arrested James Cotton on an intoxication charge and he forfeited bail.Authorities did not release further details on the December incident or the courthouse proceedings.
E L Decker a former Broadbent resident was badly hurt in an auto accident near Gilroy California. He suffered three broken ribs and other severe injuries while employed by the highway commission and had worked in this area for several years.
The rummage sale sponsored by the Elgin Social Club has been postponed. The club donated all items to refugees of the Bandon fire after the original dates October 9 and 10.
The Coos County 4-H judges chose Hills Rackleff of Arago and Winifred Newbury of Broadbent as outstanding 4-H club members. They will travel with George Jenkins to Portland for three days during the Pacific International Livestock Exposition, part of a program recognizing personal achievement and leadership across two Oregon counties. Ellis Rackleff, Coquille Poultry 4-H, has earned 20 first prizes, 16 second prizes, and eight thirds at the County Fair, served as club president for two years, and excelled in judging and demonstration work.
The Bank of Bandon remains closed as the superintendent suspends operations in the public interest after a devastating fire. Staff focus on adjusting business records and preparing to resume service to support rebuilding efforts.
Herbert F Livingston and Winji fred Moore wed September 30 by Rev G A Gray at the parsonage. Edgar Arlin Johnson and Kanths Sutton, both wp Port Orford, united October 1 by T B MacDonald at Mrs Vivian Miller home. Harry L Ward North Bend and Esther 8 Pearson Reedsport granted license October 1. Everett Rathburn and Bessie A Curtis Bandon issued license October 3. Frederick M Brenne and Charlotte Conner both of Marshfield obtained license October 6.
About 25 women attended the first meeting of the new club year in the city hall. President Mrs T G Sumerlin opened with roll call and reports from department chairmen on public welfare and library work. A report on the Octagon Club and the Homemakers' camp followed, with a suggestion to form a garden club. The meeting closed with the club song Oregon My Oregon and notes on upcoming fall activities.
Glann Snyder from Boise wintering with Mr and Mrs Herbert Snyder. Mrs A M Fish and Ellen Dale shopped in Marshfield. Mrs Ralph Perkins visited Mrs E F Hoffman Tuesday. Lily Dement sold 150 lambs and finished shearing. Wallace Dement attended the State Bar association meeting in Seaside. Dement visited her parents in Marshfield. Wayne Ray, McKinley worker, spent the weekend with his parents. Mr and Mrs R W Haughton of Norway called Sunday. John Carver moved to Mt Shasta to take a night policeman job after working in Glenburn and Myrtle Point. Russell Dement, Oregon State freshman, pledged Phi Gamma Delta. Mrs Deb Van Dorn visited W Lee Ray and attended Townsend meeting. Mrs Berbera Barnett and others drove to Bandon to view remains of the city. The Syethell game was attended by several locals. Miss Grayce Barker and Miss Ella Cary visited Barker parents. Luncheon guests of Rose Garrett included Florence Guerin and others. Mrs Corda Lewellen suffered a heart attack. Ferris McRay of Corvallis spent the weekend with G L Mec Ray. Henry Young of Campbell, Calif., visiting Charles Rackleff. Dr and Mrs E F Lucas of Bandon were guests of Dr and Mrs R H Mast. F L Moon made a Marshfield business trip. Clayton and Danford Mast and June Chandler left for Reno to visit a sister. Mr and Mrs Edgar Rickard and Rosemary dined with E C Barker. The Rackleffs, Mrs Fred Johnson and Henry Young motored to Powers. Mr and Mrs Herbert Snyder planned a Salem trip.
Coos County Planning Commission meeting reviews fire control laws and land zoning as key to reducing future fires. Discussion highlights need for stronger enforcement, updated act provisions, and safer timbered areas while noting Rural Rehabilitation funding gaps and county losses. Speakers include C C Going, Dr G W Leslie, J H McCloskey, and state planners.
Royal Neighbors meet Monday for a business session at the V. F. W. hall and adjourned to Mrs. R. H. Lemen’s home for refreshments including cake and cookies.
Funds have been made available through the Rural Nation Division of the Resettlement Administration to aid farm families suffering losses from recent fires. Contact John Donaldson, Rural Rehabilitation Supervisor, at the courthouse in Coquille for assistance.
Myrtle Point inaugurates its new athletic field this Saturday October 10 with the annual Marsh field clash. The well drained ground features reinforced fencing and bleachers for spectators, promising an outstanding home opener in a season noted for strong local interest.
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