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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1932

Page

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Bobcats Fall 7 0 to Coquille in Muddy Clash

Myrtle Point and Coquille clash in a mud soaked game with Coquille scoring once in the fourth quarter on a reverse to reach seven points. Myrtle Point fails to capitalize due to lack of field generalship and a lack of a quarterback, while standout players Mast and Shover contribute defensively for Myrtle Point as Coquille wins 7 to 0.

Coquille Field Coquille Ted Devils Coquille Myrtle Point Myrtle Wuld Yeas Bud Cats Qomnguille Red Devils Canguillo Preseree Paoas Kino Bucking Cuquille Woods Coquilles Wianis Mast Bob Cats King Mormon Myrtle Poat Hall LE Seeley Martindale Hunt Ireland Hedell Donaldson RT Greenough Oannoll Cooper Shelton Perrott

Early campaign tricks and rivalries from Beverly Hills

A humorously cynical take on how political campaigns ignite after election returns. It notes ready-to-aim traps, posturing for future races, and the expectation that incumbents may concede or resist, with a wink at past leaders like Coolidge and Hoover.

Beverly Hills Paris Green Jim Ameri Financial Ballegas

Flaxer Seeks District Attorney Post in Coos County Oregon

Flaxer campaigns for district attorney focusing on merit based prosecutions over raids. He cites twenty five years in Oregon, legal training on the coast, practice in Coos County, and partnership with former DA Bedingfield as credentials for serving the county with prudent, efficient legal action.

Oregon Coos Atorney Proeticulor Cava Heap B Bedingfield Coos County Jending

Sunday Fog Crash on Myrtle Point Highway

An accident blamed on heavy fog occurred Sunday night near the curve before the bridge over North Fork on the Myrtle Point Coquille highway. Two Chevrolet sedans collided after missing the turn, fronts badly smashed. Owners Chartes Newton and W W Whittington.

North Fork Myrtle Point-Coquille Chartes Newton W W Whittington

Eastern Star Bridge Night Includes Prizes and Games

Members of the Eastern Star enjoyed a bridge evening with playful score changes and humorous tactics. Prizes went to high scoring ladies and men, with kitchen prizes for others. A reception was planned in honor of Mrs Inez Gladayor of Coquille, associate grand conductress of Oregon Eastern Star, on November 2.

Eastern Star RA Lg Ralph Wring Henry Miser Hugh Ladys Charles Racklef Otto Davis North Bend Inez Gladayor Coquille Eastern Star of Oregon

Scenic Rogue River Bridge Frontispiece Featured in Union Quarterly

The fourth quarter 1932 Union Junior Quarterly uses a frontispiece showing the Rogue River bridge. Rev. J. B Braker publishes the quarterly for the American Sunday School Union in Philadelphia. Mrs Braker, née Ella S Leep, is Myrtle Point native and daughter of S Endicott. A copy is on display in the Herald windows.

Rogue River Union J. B Braker American Sunday School Union Philadelphia Pennsylvania Braker Ella 8. Leep Myrtle Point S. Endicott Brake

Garden Club Discusses Bulbs and Bi-Centennial Plan

At the Garden Club meeting at Mrs. Ralph Kring's home about fifteen members attended a talk by Mr. Cooper of Myrtle Green houses on care of gladiial bulbs. The group set November 23 as the Washington bi-centennial commemoration date with grammar school children to assist with the program.

Garden Club Ralph Kring Cooper Myrtle Greenhouses Washington Floyd Summers Grammar School

License Exams Saturday Held for Operators and Chauffeurs

An examination for operator and chauffeur licenses is scheduled for Saturday November 12 at 9:90 am in City Hall. Myrtle Ward McReynolds will be in charge of the proceedings.

Myrtle Point Ward McReynolds

Injured Woman Falls From Spruce Street Porch

Mrs J G Houser visited neighbor Mrs James Albee on Spruce street to borrow bulbs. Blindness from sun caused her to miss a step on the back porch, tearing off the guard rail and falling fourteen feet. She sustained a deep head gash, a broken right wrist, and multiple bruises, though glasses remained intact. The incident occurred while Albee entertained in front of the house. She is resting but受 nervous shock lingers.

Mra J G Houser James Albeea Spruce Street Mra Albee Mires J G Houser Albee Mr. Albee

Corn Show Wedding Planned With Local Officiant

A couple to wed Saturday afternoon at the Corn Show has been chosen. Rumors place the pair from the North Fork. Justice J J Stanley will pronounce the ceremony with Granuary officiating.

North Fork J J Stanley

Mrs Floyd M White Recovering After Hospital Operation

Word was received Wednesday that Mrs. Floyd M White of Los Angelica is recovering from a serious illness following an operation in a hospital in the southern metro polis She is the wife of a prominent Los Angeles physician and a daughter of R C Dement a well known Myrtle Point resident.

Floyd M. White Los Angelica Mra White Los Angeles R_ C Dement Myrtle Point

Prominent Couple Celebrate 37th Wedding Anniversary

The 37th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs A O Hooton of Bridge was observed at home on Sunday evening, October 23, with a dinner hosted by their daughters. The table featured yellow daphnias and Halloween decorations. Attending were Mr and Mrs A O Horton, Mr and Mrs W A Lett, Mr and Mrs Harold J Laswell, Mr and Mrs Wm R Brown, Mrs. Alvin Allen, Eliseo Lamp, Alma Larkin, Orlin Lett, Lou Maude Horton, and Dorothy Horton. The couple received gifts.

A O Hooton Bridge A O Horton W A Lett Harold J Laswell Wm R Brown Alvin Allen Eliseo Lamp Alma Larkina Orlin Lett and Lou Maude Dorothy Horton

Candidate Mast Seeks Myrtle Point Mayoral Seat

Dr H Bucy Mast runs as the sole candidate for mayor at the Myrtle Point election. He praises his health officer work, would keep the water supply high, and cites public service without charge. Supporters credit his qualifications and insist he has Myrtle Point’s interests first.

BR. H Bucy) Masi Ter Mayer Haa Mast Myrtie Pelmt Buchy) Mast Citisens Myrtle Point Neo Public Utility Organization Myrtle Peint

Judging Team Repeats Success at Pacific Exposition

Kenneth Carl and the judging team from Arago earned silver medals for top Jersey and Holstein judging at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition. They also won a cap for leading in all four breeds. Kenneth Carl won a gold for Jersey judging and a bronze for Holstein, placing third overall.

Mra J D. Carl Arago Kenneth Jersey Enneth Carl

Portland Brother Suffers Severe Heart Attack

Mrs Bary Sirginson of Sixth Street learned Tuesday that her brother John McDonald of Portland had a very severe heart attack and was in critical condition. She left Tuesday noon for Portland to be with him.

Bary Sirginson Sixth Street John McDonald Portland Sirginson

Marriages and an arrest reported in Curry County

George M Fischer and Leis C Conklin both of Coquille were married by Rev G A Gray in Coquille last Saturday October 22. Jets Jonathan King and Rose York of Marshfield wed by Justice C E Maybee of North Bend on Tuesday. Harold D Smith of Marshfield and Nellie Gault of North Bend applied for licenses on October 26. Hussey Jones, 21, of Coquille was arrested for possession of intoxicating liquor and fined 25 dollars plus costs.

Marriags George M. Fischer Leis C Conklin Coquille G A Gray Methodist Church That City Jonathan King Rose York Marshfield C E Maybee North Bend Harold D Smith Nellie Gault Young Smith George W Smith Curry County Hussey Jones

Burglary Arrests Tied to Bandon Cheese Factory Break-In

James Estle Lee, 26, and Bert Overman, 16, were arrested yesterday on charges of burglarizing the Bandon Cheese factory. Lee’s bail was set at 300 dollars but unpaid, sending him to the county jail, while Overman is being held for juvenile authorities.

ROB Cheese Factory James Estle Lee Bert Overman Bandon Lee Overman

Raleigh J Hayes Fined After Reckless Driving Charge

Raleigh J Hayes aged 25 was arrested on a reckless driving charge following a crash with a car from the highway department. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs.

Raleigh J Hayes Highway Department

Shower Honors Recent Bride

A bridal shower for Mrs Lawrence Mullen nee Irene Hayes was hosted by Miss Rachel Phillips assisted by Mrs Claude Mullen on Tuesday night. The event featured a large gift basket and a social reception with cake and ice cream served by Phillips and Mullen. Attendees included Mesdames Sandy Weekly, Maurice Ray, Flentye Perkins, Francis Floyd, R H Mast, Joe Mast, Bud Emery, Hazel Stevens, Frank Tripp, Barbara Harnett, Myrtle Button, Ellis Shull, Fordyce Worsham, O S Adams, T Verle Johnson, L L Sumerlin, James Hervey, Henry Hermann, and Miss Ruth Borton, Mary Johnson, Gyrene Fitzpatrick, Pearl Roselle, and Dorothy Hooton.

Rachel Phillips Claude Mullen Lawrence Mullen Irene Hayes

Woman's Club to study measures at City Hall meeting

On Monday October 31 the Woman's club will convene at City Hall 2:30. Mrs E V Ostrander and Mra L P Linn will lead a discussion on measures before voters this election. A speaker will head the discussion and the year book is being compiled for distribution. New members will be presented at the meeting.

Woman's Club E. V Ostrander Mra L P Linn

Chipmunk Plans Spoiled for Coquille Corn Show

In Coos county authorities halted a planned Coquille Corn Show celebration by seizing two cases of gin. Chipmunk alias Raymond A Hilton, 28, was jailed and a large supply of Gordon gin was confiscated, barred from attendance under a sixty day sentence and $100 fine.

Coos County Coquille Raymond A) Hilton Sheriff's Office Hilton

State Officers to Install VFW Local Officers in Myrtle Point

Veterans of Foreign Wars will install newly elected local officers at the November 2 meeting in Schreiner Hall Myrtle Point. State officers will be present to oversee the installation, moved two days earlier to avoid a conflict with the Coquille Valley Corn Show and its joint activities.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Schreener Hall Myrtle Point

Church Fellowship Meeting At Assembly of God Church

The fellowship meeting at the Assembly of God church last Thursday drew many attendees. Daughters of Rev J H Stilton led the morning services with Mrs Gillespie and Mrs R C McAtee, while Mrs Henry Carver of Medford delivered the message. The commissary was opened and dedicated after lunch, and the afternoon and evening sessions featured sermons by Mrs Carver, Mrs Gillespie, and Rev Henry Carver with Mrs McAtee delivering the closing message.

Assembly 4 God J H. Stilton Gillespie R. C McAtee Henry Carver Medford Gilespie McAtee

Mining Boom Near Rusty Butte Shifts Toward Private Prospecting

Mining writer H. M. Marron notes strong summer activity in Goldfield area claims North Star Sunrise Orofino La Bell and La Pine led by Adolph L. Foss with private prospecting and little public detail. Linebner at Golden Cloud shows promise while 70 Cross Cut remains in ore. Placer activity continues with Akerson at Goldbug and Ophir on Grub Creek gearing up for winter work. Western Development Assoc plans Camp No 3 on Middle Sixes.

H. M. Marronee Decn Rusty Butte North Star Sunrise Orofino la Bell la Pine Adolph L. Foss Minneapolis Minn Foss Coos Curry Counties Linebner Golden Cloud Pamey Butler North Dakota Lorenz Ophir Grub Creek Western Development Association

Hart In Fall Miks Sunerlin Suffers Barn Accident

Hart in fall from a barn stairway injures two ribs when a grabbing bar gave way. He slid across a stanchion and fell to the barn floor. Lawrence Rackleff continues duties while Hart recovers from the injuries.

Miks Sunerlin Lawrence Rackleff

Faculty Guests At Fifth Street Home

Ms Edgar Rickard entertained high school faculty at her Fifth street home on Saturday night. Guests included Mr and Mrs L P Linn, Mr and Mrs John Extsman, Mr and Mrs Clarence Church, Mr and Mrs W A Sawyer, Miss Grace Linn, Miss Alice Alverdes, Miss Gertrude Sick and sister Miss Elizabeth Sick of Marshfield, Miss Ruth Woodward, and the hosts. Refreshments of ice cream sundaes wafers and punch were served.

Edgar Rickard Fifth Street L. P Linn John Extsman Clarence Church W A “Sawyer Grace Linn Alice Alverdes Gertrude Sick

Broadcast Tonight Explains Oregon Bus Bill

Voters in Coos and Curry counties and nearby areas will hear Honorable Oswald West at 8 pm tonight on KOOS. He will explain bill No 314 and discuss its reasons and key points to help voters make an informed choice at the upcoming election.

Coos Curry County Koos Oswald West Oregon West

Fishermen Bring Nine Silver Sides and Three Chinooks

A group of Myrtle Point anglers led by Doc Howland with Glen Robinson and his wife fished the Rogue River Sunday. They returned with nine large silver sides and three larger Chinooks, a notable haul for the outing.

Areng Myrtle Point Noma Doc” Howland Glen Robinson Rogue River

Local bouts thrill Myrtle Point crowd with tight matchups

Last week's fights delivered fast six and four round bouts. Laird fell to Cyclone Nelson in four rounds while Tex Davidson and John Camden Devideos fought near the end of the fourth. Al Smith of North Bend, a rising pro, stopped Gene Meckum in two, while Jack Farmer edged Babe Riddle on a popular decision in eight rounds. Next week promises similar honest exhibits with Farmer vs Camden and Smith seeking tougher opposition.

Laird Echlen Cyclone Nelson Tex Davidson John Camden Devideos al Smith North Bend Smith Gene Meckum Bandon Jack Farmer Babe Riddle Myrtle Point Farmer Tony Camden Fam Eckert

Wet Streets Bad Brakes Toll in Fall Driving

Secretary Hoss warns faulty brakes and lighting raise crash risk as autumn rains hit roads. He notes 25 percent of motor accidents stem from vehicle defects and urges owners to keep brakes and lights in proper condition amid wet pavement and poor visibility.

United States Hose Hoss

Around Town and The Nit Wit Gossip Column

Satiric notes on local figures and events as elections approach. Mentions Jerry Sirginsem Dec Sempert Lou Pearce and A A Schrider along with Mrs P Lund Jim Mast Al Bezoskey Dr Newland and other townsfolk in playful, partial anecdotes about daily life and appearances.

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Flaxer Q.E. S Rebekahs Court House News Chipmunk Ol Man Slades Jones Hart Gabby Gertie Jerry Sirginsem Lou Pearce Myrtihe Point A. A. Schrider Jim Mast al Bezoskey Dr. Newland Fitch
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