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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1937

Page

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Arago Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs BD S Wallen celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at the George Hamilton home in Arago with relatives and friends. They were married in Missouri on October 1, 1887, and lived in Oregon for 34 years, including Coggunmo, Stringtown, Myrtle Point, and Arago. The event drew 7 daughters, 12 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and numerous guests who shared in the milestone and gifts.

BD S Wallen George Hamilton Arago Entirn Missouri Oregon CogguMo Stringtown Myrtle Point F W Dunwoeedie Gardiner Chester Root Powers Walter Darklow Granta Pass Mood Campbell Portland George Smith Oquille George Hampton Atago Evelyn Mary Betty Joan Ruey Walter Barklow Grants Pasa Lois Alice Root Bobby Weeks Myre Everett Lafferty Ara

Marshfield Myrtle Point Game Rescheduled To Friday

The Marshfield High Myrtle Point game is moved to Friday at 3 o clock in North Bend due to the Southern Oregon Normal Oregon University Fresh game. Fans expect a tight contest as Coquillo and Marshfield tied 0 0 in a prior meeting and Myrtle Pawot beat Banden 32 to A. North Bend appears strong and may contend for the title based on recent showings.

Southern Oregon Normal Oregon University North Bend Marshfield HS Myrtle Point HS Coquillo Marshfield Myrtle Pawot Banden Myrtic Paint Boys Chatup Dem Coquille

Ministerial Group Elect Officers Here Monday

The Coos County Ministerial Association met at the Methodist church for its regular bi monthly meeting at 10 am Monday. Officers for the ensuing year were elected: Rev Harry Roorey North Bend president, Rev W A Stephens Coquille vice president, Rev Ro Wynkoop Marshfield secretary treasurer. A luncheon followed with a program including talks on Evangelism and Present Industrial Problem and piano accompaniment by Esthe Nelson. The Myrtle Point Ministers Quartet provided musical numbers during the program.

Coos County Presidad Oliver Gill Marshfield Ang Moon Harry Roorey North Bend W A Stephens Oquite Ro © Wynkoop Marshfield RP Haberly Miss Esthe Nelson J OR Benton Lappman Coquille Myrtle Point

Former Local Girl Safe In China

The latest word from He'en Whitaker in Changsha details calm conditions in Hunan province. Her mother Mrs Belle Whitaker reports she teaches at a local school now operating with increased enrollment after northern schools closed. Evacuation may be possible as air raid precautions are being prepared.

Fran He'en Whitaker Changsha Belle Whiaker la Hunan

State examiner schedule set for Myrtle Point licenses

A new schedule announces that the state examiner of operators and chauffeurs will be in Myrtle Point at city hall on Thursday Nov 4 to issue operators licenses. All interested should apply then as the examiner will not return after that date. Dec 16.

Ren Myrtle Point City Hall Watll Dee

RNA Meet Monday at Myrtle Camp Grange Hall

The Myrtle Camp RNA will hold a meeting at 7 pm in the grange hall. A pot luck birthday dinner will follow.

Myrtle Camp Rna Ao Feoyore

Loggers Injured In Sunday Wreck At Fock Creek Camp

Glen Wagner and Walter Billings were en route to the George Bryant logging camp when Billings lost control on a foggy narrow slick road. The car veered off the road and rolled seven times, nearly into the river. Wagner suffered facial and head injuries with torn ligaments. Billings sustained facial injuries. Vehicle declared a total wreck.

Glen Wagner Walter Billis George Bryant Fock Creek Billings Wagner

Coquille Valley 4H Poultry Team Shines Internationally

The Coquille Valley 4H Poultry club led by Fits Rackleff Fred Watson and Gerald Woodward won first place at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition. Rackleff tied for first in individual judging. two Arago members also aided the team. Rackleff, noted as a standout, has multiple state and county honors and has led the club as president in recent years. Woodward, a four-year member, helped the team place highly at the inter national competition supporting their county 4 H program.

Coquille Valley Fits Rackleff Fred Watson Gerald Woodward Watson Coquille Rackleff Woodward Arago

Interchurch Ass'n Meet Monday

The Interchurch Fellowship held its regular monthly meeting at the Arch of the Brethren on Monday evening starting with a covered dish supper served at 6:45. Mrs T M White spoke on her adventures killing a deto on a hunting trip with Dr White to Oregon. After a brief business session the Ministers Quartet sang two numbers, and the hall was decorated with cars and colorful autumn leaves of the maple.

Interchurch Fellowship Arch of the Brethren Mra T M_ White Dr White Aften Oregon Winisters

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Ellen Robison at Oregon Home

A birthday dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mrs Roy Robison honoring Mrs Ellen Robison born in Tennessee who came to Oregon six years ago and has been married 54 years. Guests included Mr and Mrs C E Keltner Mr and Mrs Adrian Halter Allen and Ronald of Fishtrap Mrs Louisa Barklow Mr and Mrs Frank Robison Thelma and Mr and Mrs Roy Robison of Norway.

Ellen Robison Roy Robison Robison Tennessee Oregon C .E. Keltner Adrian Halter Allen Ronald Fishtrap Louisa Barklow Frank Robison Thelma Norway

FFA Initiation Held Here Friday For Large Class

A Myrtle Point Future Farmers of America initiation was held Friday night in the high school agricultural department to initiate 25 freshmen into the Greenhand degree. The event included examinations by the executive committee, a formal initiation by officers, a stunt program and a ball game, followed by refreshments.

Myrtle Point’ Future Farmers Association Agricultural Department Future Farmers Association FFA Kenneth Anderson Kerneth Bonniksen Milton Bowker Francis Caffey Austin Aryant Eugene Daniels Howard Duncan Robert Dunckley George Fost Joe Forrest Denver Greer Charles Holmes Billy Huff Leonard Medlock George McDonald Raymond Northup Zane Rema Lewis Spa Ray Spiva Timothy Sullivan Billy Tennant Frank Trigg Bill Ward James Linton Leonard Moore Woolcott Smith Donald Christan James Howard

Divorce Actions Involving Braly and Quigley Couples

Lou v Ella Braly and Dorothy Pauline Quigley v Luther Harrison Quigley are filed. The Braly couple wed in Coquille on May 20, 1836 and have a child Sally under one year old. Desertion is alleged in July 1935 and custody plus $25 monthly support is requested for Sally.

Lou Ella H Braly Dorothy Pauline Quigley Luther Harrison Quigley Coquille Sally

Riverton 15th 4H Leaders MeetFriday Oct 18

The 1H and 4H leaders gather in Riverton for a regional meet with good attendance. Musil Hermann of Randolph and Frank Trigg of Nor ayoo will report on their trips to the Pacific International in Jock Exposition. An officers election will be held. Current officers include Carroll Scraft Riverton president Freda White Broadbent and Frances Hill Hunker HI vice presidents Father Ro Jones Powers secretary.

Khovetird Choo Musil Hermann Randolph Frank Trigg Norayoo Pacific International Jock Carrollscraft Riverton Freda Whie Broadbent Frances Hill Hunker

County Arrests Lead to Assault Case and Other Local Crimes

Francis Davidson, 23, was arrested Friday on an assault with a dangerous weapon charge and released on a 2500 dollar bond. Cribbins, a Moore Mill employee, allegedly struck Davidson with a pocketknife after a dispute over a work line, puncturing a lung. Davidson’s survival was reported as 80-50. Morvan Raymond Rives, 22, and Ignacio Roque Ruiz, 25, allegedly stole a car near Coos River, abandoning it between Crescent City and Eureka. they were jailed in Coos County and may face federal charges for crossing state lines. Thomas John Whittington, 43, was charged with driving while intoxicated after a Saturday arrest, later released. Harry W Wilson, 90, and Stanley W Graham, 19, were arrested for allegedly stealing a drum of gasoline from a logging outfit at the bay.

Francis Davidson Moore Mill Bandon Cribbins Davidson Thomas John Whittington Harry W Wilson Stanley W Graham The Bay

Future Farmers Go To Kansas City

A four boy Oregon Future Farmer delegation and instructors plan to attend the 10th annual FFA convention in Kansas City from October 18 to 23. The group will assemble in Portland October 14, with Oregon chapter funding half the trip for two representatives, Robert Lundy and Oliver Shu, who earned the trip for high activity points. Vern Hermann will receive 50 dollars for expenses from the state FFA as a candidate for the American Farmer degree. R W Schaad leads the group with George McCracken standing in for him in OSC absence.

Oregon FFA Kansas City Portland Robert Bob) Lundy Oliver Shu Ilst Vern Hermann FFA Association R W Schaad George McCracken OSC

Teachers Sign Up For Curriculum Course At Coquille High

A large group of teachers gathered at Coquille High Saturday with 22 signing up for a correspondence course on Curriculum Construction explained by G W Beattie of the University of Oregon. He urged teaching that serves the lives of boys and girls, stressing that the child, not the organization, should come first. Anita Pageler, music supervisor, showcased talent with two solos and a community sing during the departmental program.

Coquille High School G W Beattie University of Oregon Beattie Anita Pageler Coquille

Meet Tuesday at Coquille County Federation convenes

The County Federation of Women’s clubs met in Coquille Tuesday for an all day session. Rev W A Stephens gave the invocation at the start. Mayor J D Rankin welcomed. New officers elected include President James Danielson Marshfield and vice presidents L D Felsheim Bandon Elwin Frye Powers. A noon banquet and afternoon program followed with music by Gaylord and Powers, a peace talk, and a humorous skit. Members from Myrtle Point attended.

Coculle W A Stephens Baptist Church of Cooquille J. D. Rankin Coquille James Lyons Marshfield A. Y Myers Marshield E C Barker Myrtle Pont Ed Ward North Bend James Danielson L. D Felsheim Bandon Elwin Frye Powers Ann Connell Proneer Church Gaylord and Powers Lee Garrett Honolulu Hawatt J T Brand Mra Ryder Bugge

Former MPHS Girl Wins Scholarship

Miss Phyldelia Morris, a former Myrtle Point student, earned a state scholarship from a special source. She was pledged Pi Beta Phi and pursued voice studies. Last year she underwent a severe goiter operation that threatened her singing, but her voice has since improved.

Phyldelias Morris Myrtle Point Miss Morris

Deeds Record Eastern Coos Transfers Real Estate

Eastern Coos records note Etta E Darnell conveying section 16 adjacent to Myrtle Point to Floyd C and Lepha P Evernden. John G and Mary Woolms grant to Ar ia L Majors, lot 5 block G Powers. A E and Kate White transfer ward creek area lot to Henry White.

Etta E Darnell Floyd C Lepha P Evernden John G Mary Woolms G. Powers A E Kate White Henry White Realty Ward Creek

Myrtle Union CE Meet At Bay

The Myrtle Union Christ ian Endeavor held an executive meeting at Marsh eld Church of Christ at 2 30 Sunday with attendees from Bridge Myrtle Point Marshfield and Reedsport. Plans for the annual convention in Reedsport Community church on Nov 4 were discussed and two state officers were named to attend. Worship will be led by Ruth Towne from Coquilie.

Myrtle Union Christian Endeavor Marsheld Church of Christ Bridge Myrtle Point Marshfield Reedsport Jesus Saith Robert Sawyer OSC State Union Leland Cramer Douglas Myrtle Ruth Towne Coquilie Nadine Ells Maude Hooton Virginia Beckett Rome Mae Hatcher

Empire couple wed in October ceremony at church

Lev Vernon Campbell and Lor tina L Brown of Empire tied the knot October 4 in a ceremony conducted by Rev Oliver J Gil. Clarence A Lee and Dorothy Goldsbury of Marshfield were married by Rev Oliver J Gill at the minister's home. J D Winters of Bandon and Mary Jane Ward of Sixes joined in pronouncing another couple man and wife Saturday. John H Bergen of Marshfield and Dorothy M Buell of Portland obtained a marriage license Saturday. Fred G Albertus of Myrtle Point and Velmar River of Dillard were granted a license Saturday.

Lev Vernon Campbell Lortina L Brown Oliver J Gil Court House Clarence A Lee Dorothy Goldsbury Marshfield Oliver J Gill J D Winters Bandon Mary Jane Ward Sixes W R Wilder Pioneer Methodist Church Coquille John H Bergen Marchfield Dorothy M Buell Portland Fred G Albertus Myrtle Point Velmar River Dillard

SONS FROSH TO FACE U O FROSH AT North Bend

SONS tackle Justin Cazy from Coquille and Ray Nelson anchor the line as they meet the University of Oregon freshmen Saturday at North Bend High School field. The contest marks the first time two college teams will play in Coos County with SONS seeking a revenge win after a 22 to 0 defeat last year.

Justin Cazy Coquille SONS North Bend Cary Coos County Southern Oregon Normals University of Oregon Oregon Myrtle Point Ray Nelson Myrtle Nelson San Myrtle Kenneth LaBranch Ted Baines al Place Justin George Carey Jesse Barton Everett Sandberg James Watson al Esselstrom Bud Butler Jack Hudson Reedsport Eugene Laird Dick's Place U of O Frosh Milford Smith Point Frosh Varsity Timber Wallace White Maxchfield

Court News and Mine Filings in Johnson Creek District

Court news notes Henry Harrison and Charles Kuenzll filed location notices for lode claims in the Johnson Creek district including White Mineral Nos 1 2 and 3 and Nos 4 5 with reference to Poverty and Sucker creeks. Grand jury reports cover indictments of Huel Sherman Tommy LeRoy Barkley Joe Matty Dora Eveline McClement and others with dates Oct 15 18 and 23 for trials and sentencing.

Henry Harrison Charles Kuenzll Johnson Creek Poverty Creek Sucker Poverty Creeks Sucker Creek Grand Jury Ueer C. FE. Norcott Neeran Helen M. Frock Gos Iearaeas Mike Bills Huel Sherman Tommy LeRoy Barkley Broadbent R V Hunter Mack Hibbard Brlans Warren Briggs Fred Wilson Marion Wusher R J McCandless

Preacher Weds Eugene Woman Here Sunday

Rev E Buckner of Broad Bent and Mrs Margaret Lee Robinson of Eugene married Sunday at noon in the Church of Christ. The ceremony was conducted by Dr T M White and C E Robinson with family in attendance. About 50 guests witnessed the wedding and a church dinner followed. The bride wore a gray suit with a bouquet of sweetpenes and the couple planned a two week trip.

Ene. W Buckner Broadbent Margaret Lee Robinson Eugene Church of Christ T M White Ream

Funeral for Mrs. Laron Held at Marshfield Grange Hall

mourners gathered Wednesday for the funeral of Mrs. C O King at Marshfield with Grange members in attendance. The service honored a beloved Grange member as pallbearers and church officials conducted the rites in a simple, respectful ceremony.

Alta Lee Ray Walter Laird C. O. King Marshfield Nesday King Grange

State Unemployment Commission Dispute Over Back Pay

The case involves the State Unemployment Commission versus defendants C Dewey Seyers and Cecil Dugger regarding $145.63 allegedly due for the period January 1, 1996 to December 31, 1998 plus $1,159 in interest. The dispute covers additional interest from October and related disbursements and costs.

C. Dewey, Seyers Cecil Dugger

Runaway Truck Plunges Into River Injuring Two Men

A logging truck from the LBL camp broke from its terrors and slid off a curving road, plunging into the river. Emer Wilson and Bennett Swans sustained injuries, with Swanton escaping unharmed as bystanders described a dramatic, rocky riverbed rescue.

Emer Wilson Bennett Swans G.ungd Mentum Ami Wilson Res Swanton

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