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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1942

Page

2

Peculiar duck in Dr Leep's yard intrigues locals

An unusual duck of a dark body and colorful head was captured in Dr. Leep's yard. It resembles a Chinese or Japanese wild species and will be kept by the doctor due to its rarity. Prairie schooners brought passengers and freight from Idaho to Bangor and Pony Lagoon while road work appears promising. Myrtle Point High football practice begins with optimism for a strong season.

Idaho Roseburg Bangor Pony Lagoon Bull Line Road

Hunters bag two cougars then shoot two bucks

On Oct 5 1922 two hunters Amos Thomas and Joe Knight reported a morning hunt nine miles out. After trailing and treed cougars they killed them. one cougar measured nine feet and the other eight and a half feet. Bucks were sighted at daybreak and killed.

Sdeward Allen Case Bantiae Pany Bonebe Tiret Amos Thomas Joe Knight

Truck wreck blocks Coquille River bridge traffic

Oct 6 1932 a Dodge truck owned by Sandy Weekly driven by Wilfred Laird hit a weak bridge floor at Spruce Street, holding up traffic for hours. Myrtle Point cannery runs at peak production with two shifts. Bobcats lose 6 to 0 to Marshfield Pirates at Marshfield.

Coquill R River Spruce Street Everal Sandy Wilfred Laird Myrtle Point Bobcats Marshfield Pirates Marshfield

Local church services and Sunday school schedule

Methodist T J Pryor marks Sunday school at 10 with loyalty to Christ theme. Worship at 11 and 7:30 with talks on Dana of Christ and A Model Invitation. Presbyterian Hugh T Mitchelmore invites attendance and studies Thessalonians. Brethren Marion Stern and J W Barnett lead services with studies in Christian Life. Assembly of God C H Finley holds 10 Sunday school, 11 worship, 8 evening service with Wednesday Bible study.

T. J. Pryor Christ Dana of Christ Presbyterian Hugh T. Mitchelmore Paul Thessalonians Church OF the Brethren Marion Stern J. W. Barnett C. E. Wolff Assembly OF God C. H. Finley Christian Endeavor

Church Services and Schedules in Local Parishes

A rundown of weekly services across St Mark's Episcopal St Ann's Catholic Bridge Community Church and nearby masses. Details include worship times Holy Communion schedules and parish affiliations with priests and pastors listed. Morning and evening services vary by church and Sunday.

ST. Mark’s Chas. M. Guilbert

Dora Soldier in England Letter Reaches Dora Family

Special report from Dora notes Clark Gearhart sending an air mail letter from England, arriving ten days after mailing. Local visits include Mrs. R J Stillwell and Mrs. Robert Holverstott with Crosby family, plus travel and hospital news among residents of Fairview, Coquille, and surrounding areas.

Dora M. Gearhart Clark Gearhart England R. J. Stillwell Portland Robert Holverstott Fairview J L. Crosby A. J Mayse Perry Neal Coquille

Siteum Campfire Girls elect officers and visits noted

The Siteum Campfire Girls paid dues and will elect officers at the next meeting. A parade of visitors includes Mr. and Mrs. Binger Laird of Ronenberg, Mrs. Edwin Crowley and Mrs. Alice Dean of Coquille, and Elwin Alford to Coquille for draft board matters. Kenneth Laird suffered a forehead gash from a loose line. Ivan Laird traveled to Salem with the state veterinary guest. Harvey Minard of Coquille and Mae Harvey of Newport also visited local residents.

Siteum Binger Laird Roneburg Belle Laird Edwin Crowley Alice Dean Coquille A. Kelinberger Norway Orin Kirk Kenneth Laird Ivan Laird Salem Atate Mr. Laird Mae Harvey Newport Harvey Minard Leater Mayse Hors Elwin Alford Draft Board Julius Benham

At Carman Ranch finds lamb worm infestations reported

A meeting at the Clintman ranch in Gaylord drew over thirty attendees from Union High School and local agricultural clubs. Veterinary notes show a large number of intestinal and lung worms found in lambs. Community updates include mail from Lt. Leo Wagner, family visits, and local farm activities across Broadbent, Myrtle Point, and Redmond Oregon.

Bare H. D. Ri Gaylord Heath Oregon State College Clintman Ranch Union High School County Ager George Jenkins Reese Daniels Leo Wagner Ireland Wagner Kermit Hayes H. D. Bones Coquille Carey Bones Myrtle Point Carey Clinton Carman John Neal Redmond Ore Carman Harrison Hayes Neal Washington Robert Palmer Broadbent Phyllis O. T. Ferguson Belknap

Local residents visit Marshfield and Coquille families

Mrs William Wategus sustained an eye injury when a clothes line wire struck above her eye. Mrs Gordon Sylvester consulted an eye specialist in Marshfield Monday. Milton Roth and Mrs Roth of Coquille were guests at William Watson's home. Olle Osborne and family of McKinley visited Harold Simmons. Guy Mann hosted Jess Clinton's Myrtle Point guests. Giles Harris is listed for medical care in Marshfield. Thad Barber of Marshfield and his wife attended a dinner at Guy Mann's home last Sunday.

Springs Oregon Ferusa Mrav A. H Uex Aira Arago Jg McWillimas Louis Lund Thomas Lutteall Broadbent Witr Truman Hartley W. P. Lear Marshfield Thomas Luttrell Clinton Carman Mra John Carman Dremas Luttrell Robert Carman Grange Thomas Lu William Wategus Gordon Sylvester Maretfield Milton Roth Coquille Mra. Roth William Watson Olle Osborne McKinley Harold Simmons Guy Mann Jess Clinton Myrtle Point Giles Harris Atch Treztfaerie Thad Barber

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