16 Oct 1947
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1947
Page
1
A large tree was felled on Ment Creek last summer by Clayton Mayes and Tex Coaster. The timber measured 16408 feet in length and the trunk was sealed.
The article argues for a robust accident prevention program under strong state directive. It stresses costs of injuries, the need for prevention over post incident care, and the role of health and personal diligence. It compares safety to coaching, noting ultimate success depends on individual worker discipline.
Mrs Henry Ross low Della Belloni and Mrs Ellis Shull attended a Grants Pass meeting of the Daughters of the Nile where initiation ceremonies were conducted. Mrs Shull and Mrs Sempert were among those initiated.
Mr and Mrs Harold Bargelt depart Friday for a week in Van Nuys California to visit their daughter Mrs Jack Clayton Doris Mae Bargelt and family Mrs Emily Miller mother of Mrs Bargelt and L C Bargelt will accompany them and travel south to Palo Alto California for a time.
Work on the new pump house at the city water works is near completion with final concrete pours set and pipelines to the reservoir largely finished. City water commission notes pump install may not occur until next spring while line across the highway waits until winter rains end to prevent settling. Engineers say future slides are unlikely to damage the structure once concrete cures and the city should have ample water for years.
The Game Commission asks hunters to return banded pheasant wings to gauge survival of eight week old birds. With Coos County opening the season on Oct 28, officials seek information from this year’s artificially propagated birds.
Cornelius R. Suydam a past master of the Grange and Broadbent resident for two years died October 12 at Broadbent after a farming life spanning 35 years in Oregon. Funeral conducted October 14 at Schroeder mortuary Tuemblay with Rev James Wiley. Survivors include son Edgar R Suydam and daughters Mrs Esther Fry and Mrs Mildred Kennan plus sisters Mrs Mayme Mattson Mrs Lucy Behm and Mrs Lulu Behm. Interment in Norway cemetery. Born June 27 1867 in Victor Township Illinois.
Rev R Briggs of Myrtle Point Methodist church spoke to the Lions on National Bible Week October 20 to 25. He urged that great men are steady readers and believers of the Bible. Robert Bright, principal of the Junior High School, was welcomed as a new member.
A traveling examiner for operators and chauffeurs will be at Myrtle Point City Hall on Tuesday October 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The visit is announced by the Secretary of State's office.
A quirky report notes Joe C. Brown in Redmond and Chertes Woels finding a potato growing in a coat hanger. The unusual spud expanded as it grew, leaving one potential hazard of detachment.
District 5 coaches from Myrtle Point Roseburg Coquille Marshfield North Bend Reedsport Myrtle Creek will meet Tuesday night October 2 at Union High to draw a new season schedule. The addition of Myrtle Creek forces a reevaluation of home and away games and district layout.
W H Johnston, formerly with the Bureau of Internal Revenue, has joined Crim and Watkins with offices over Security Bank. He will specialize in federal and state taxes. The firm has handled books and payroll for several mills near Myrtle Point and plans to expand services with Johnston’s addition as the Johnston family moves to town.
Deputy district grand master Ralph Whitaker traveled with his wife and two children for an official visit to the Masonic order in Gold Beach over the weekend. The party also included Mr and Mrs Elton Schroeder and family and visited with Mr and Mrs Jack Caughell in Wedderburn before returning home Sunday.
Vic Hendershott manager of the Myrtle Hub store underwent major surgery at St. Vincent's Hospital in Portland Tuesday morning. His daughter Marian Hendershott RN, said in a call Wednesday he had a restful night while caring for him.
Grading is finished on more than four blocks of Bothwick Street and all culverts are installed except one. The city street commission reports bids have been requested for grading the new section and the project should finish in the coming weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Kilgore and children Jerry and Jeni Lynn return home after visiting Mrs. J. A. Kilgere for several days.
An elusive local item mentions apple picking season on Catching Creek, with scattered references to Mrs. James Gamwell and Pow ers correspondent. The fragment hints at November activity and county life, but details are unclear.
Myrtle Point club announces Hawkins Day dance led by Ray Neugert. Johnny Dayton and his band headline at the county fairground pavilion as part of fall events. Organizers aim to make the event the season’s biggest and best.
Mrs. O. E. Sanford announced a double entry catalogue to record the history of each pioneer article and donor name. J Albert Matson of Coos Bay urged show cases shelving and two tables in the Bayside. Members from Coquille Myrtle Point Port Orford and Coos Bay invite all interested to the next museum meeting Saturday noon November 5.
Mr and Mrs Ober depart for a six week trip to Montana from the former home of Mr Gage. The article notes their travels and family ties during this extended journey.
Ezines report a fee aligned with a regional guide. The note cites four entries and references a peer review. The content remains unclear but implies a payment or subscription context.
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