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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1938

Page

3

Sitkum Club Tours Rock Tower Area with Local Members

Sitkum The Melee Leas club met at the lookout tower on Brewster Creek with Mrs Rellie Alford. The group hiked half way up and returned along the trail noted as smooth though not steep. A pot luck outdoor dinner followed the business meeting and roll call.

Meee Leas Club Jookout Brewster Reek Rellie Alford Core Vesta Thomas Hermann Gray Minor Mead Roll Alford Ivan Laird Elmer Wilson Julius Benham Ernest Krewson Oscar Durrell W A Nickason Elwin Alford Joe Laird Virginia Wilson Esther Collins Fern Nickason Velma Krewson Christine Christensen Rosalie Laird Priscilla Miller Earl and Virginia

Local Social Roundup Highlights Marshfield Guests

Sunday dinners feature Dora 4 W Bigelow Kenneth Beverly Helen of Marshfield visiting Mr and Mrs J N Gearhart. Look ingglass trips to see Thomas Ollivant and others. A farewell for Hazel Gearhart and celebration of M C Miller’s fortieth anniversary with a picnic in Abernethy grove. Community members listed include Bunch Durnham Gearhart Miller Abernethy and Laird families.

W Bigelow Kenneth Bevery Helen Marshfield J N Gearhart A J. Mayse Eula Joe Tadlock Lookingglass Thomas Ollivant Lillian Vivian Weathers Remote E E Howe Edwina Leeda Grove Brewster Valley Wilda Shepherd Fred Durnam Hazel Gearhart Coquille Oliver Bigelow Arthur Tim Ezra Watson O G_ Bunch Gail Bunch Free Durnham John Bettencou Phoenix Artz Colege M C Miller Abernethy Grove W L Miller Vesta Evelyn Gerald Ann E Marcy Lloyd Leatherman Lee J D Laird Elmer Wilson Charles Virginia Earl E A Krewson Donne Jane Edwin Abernethy G Bunch Lincoln Theodore Priscilla Miller Miller Ell

Pleasant Point visitors stop by Mrs William Watson

Pleasant Point residents Mrs Belle Shepherd Mrs Timothy Sullivan and daughter Colleen were guests with Mrs William Watson and Dorothy last week Wednesday visiting in the community, sharing time and hospitality.

Mire Guy Mann C. Guy Mann Willam Watson Brune Janes Reyer Elmer George Myrtle Sargent Nelson Grubbe Dor Watson William Watson Belle Shepherd Sundsy Timothy Sullivan Colleen Cluy Mann Helen Nelson Dorothy Watson George Nelson Helen Portland Belle Shepherd Dorothy

Arago Residents Share Weekend Transfers and Local Visits

Local residents and families report weekend visits and short trips across Arago and nearby towns. Names include McAllister, Lafferty, Woodward, Robison, Stauff, Gillespie, Doyle, Edmon, Myers, and Evans with gatherings at Sunset Beach, Myrtle Point, Bandon, and Coquille. Several picnics, dinners, and church attendance noted along with school start soon and a bus driver assignment for Fishtrap.

Beach Gatherings Near Bastendorff and Eel Creek Picnic

Lee Mr and Mrs Hugh Mitchell and Mr and Mrs Carl Anderton with Mr and Mrs William Axe spent Sunday at Bastendorff Beach. Mr and Mrs R P Matheny of Monmouth were two day guests this week of Mr and Mrs Tom Hiall. Mrs Matheny, sister of Tom Ball, and Mr and Mrs W V Schroeder attended the IOOF annual picnic at Eel Creek Sunday. Mr and Mrs R P Matheny of Monmouth were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs W V Schroeder. Mrs Matheny is a cousin of Mrs Schroeder.

Hugh Mitchell Carl Anderton William Axe Bastendorff Beach R P Matheny Monmouth Tom Hiall Matheny Tom Ball W V Schroeder Eel Creek Mra Schroeder

Family Visits and Picnic at North Coast Schoolhouse

Catching Creek residents Mr and Mrs Ernest Cousines and children of Encinitas California visited the past week at George Clark. A Friday schoolhouse picnic and cleanup drew about five people for a potluck dinner and ice cream. Other locals hosted or visited include Mr and Mrs Eugene Adams with Mrs Adams' mother Mrs Della Ridle in Sixes. Mr and Mrs Andrew Ryerson with children visiting Mr and Mrs Thomas Hayes. Mr and Mrs M Berkenkemp who had been visiting BH Held, then departed for Los Angeles. End and Clarence Ralph of Gold Beach were Sunday guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Austin Ralph, with Charles and Dorothy Ralph returning to Gold Beach.

C M Wilson Burton Verna Elwin Alford McKinley George Wilson Myrtle Point Ernest Kreweon Velma Elmer Strode Gerald Looney G M Looney Linnie Krewson Florence Ellen Midred Ernest Krewson Forest Glade Donna Arthur Jenkins Minor Mead Seattle Jess Hicks Roseburg Ernest Cousines Encinitas Callf George Clark Eugene Adams Adams Mra Della Ridle Andrew Ryerson Thomas Hayes Ryerson M. Berkenkemp Los Angeles Clarence Ralph Gold Beach Austin Ralph Charles Dorothy Ralph

Del Renna Family Hosts Visitors at Del Renna Home

Mrs Del Renna Mr and Mrs Del Renna hosted guests including Miss Della Ridle and William Ridle along with Mr McCall and others visiting the Del Renna home. The group attended a gathering at the residence.

Mied del Renna Sad Birkese Pad BR. M. McCall Fetteen Rineay Vieitorn del Rania Mes Della Ridle William Ridle

Brethren Church Young Folks Picnic Near Albany

Twin Oaks residents Mrs Botella Pointer and Paul Pointer with Mrs Alice Hart head to Albany, while Mr and Mrs George Hermann hosted Brethren Church youths at a picnic. Several visits unfold with Elia Hogan Eleanor staying at Pine Ridge and Huntington visitors arriving for a week with Sealle Strong and family.

Botella Pointer Paul Patty Albany Pointer Alice Hart George Hermann The Brethren Church

Breuer Bennetts Attend FFA Picnic and Visit

West Myrtle Point Mr and Mrs Paul Breuer and Ben Nett and Mrs Belle Bennett attended the FFA picnic Sunday at Strong's grave. Mrs Belle Bennett visited her son C R Bennett at Gravelford from Wednesday until Saturday.

Paul Breuer Bennett Belle Bennett FFA Strong C R Bennett Gravelford

Fairview Community Notes Include Visits and Illness Update

Fairview Mrs J A Deadmond improves from a two week illness. Melvin Kenyon and Dan Black to be tested Friday for Cellf with Kenyon visiting San Diego relatives and Black heading to Mexico. Mr and Mrs A J Mayse and Eula of Dora visited Perry Neal home last week. Mrs Vesta Kimbro left for Portland after visiting sister Mrs Ray Deadmond. Raymond Kay and Edwin Jones travel to Georgia and California respectively for family visits. Fairview North Fork Grange met at the local hall for its regular meeting.

J A Deadmond Melvin Kenyon Dan Black Cellf Kenyon San Diego Black Mexico A J Mayse Eula Dora Perry Neal Vesta Kimbro Portland Ray Deadmond Raymond Kay Ned Kay Edwin Jones Georgia Redding Calif J W Cassidy Fairview North Fork

Miss Kathleen Williamson Visits In La Grande

Miss Kathleen Williamson of La Grande arrived Tuesday to spend two weeks visiting Mary Watkins. Monday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Olaf Ansen included Dorothy Jean and Mary Watkins and Kathleen Williamson. Other guests listed include Mr and Mrs Roy Watson of Marshfield and Mrs Charles Stallard with Charlena and Elvin Hull and Bobby of Powers. Weekend guests at the Ernest Watkins home included 8 C McAllister of Arago and Olaf Ansen.

Kathleen Williamson la Grande Mary Watkins Olaf Ansen Dorothy Jean Roy ‘Watson Marshfield Charles Stallard Charlena Elvin Hull Bobby Powers John Damron Anna Lou Jack Bandon Ssm Damron Jeff Damron Ernest Watkins Mre C McAllister Arago Ernest Wat

Neighborhood Guests Visited the Cintalanece Home

A report notes guests at the Cintalanece home near Parkerebine road include Mr and Mrs Ernest Wond Wy, Segui, orthy Watkins of Eureka, and Kathleen Williamson of LaGrande.

Barnow i Coquisie Oi Ae Cintalanece Parkerebine Gentey Ernest Wond Wy Nees Tet Waar R Segui Orthy Watkins Eureka Kathleen Williamson LaGrande

Coos County Agent Publishes Tuna Canning Guide

Coos County home demonstration agent Julia Bennett outlines tuna canning methods for home use in Coquille Oregon. Advice covers cleaning fish, packing, salt use, and sealing in glass jars or enamel cans, with pressure canning at 10 pounds for 130 minutes, plus safety steps.

Julia Bennett Coquille Oregon

Young deer in pens attracts Myrtle Point club interest

A young buck three weeks old, brought to town by Roy Whobrey and Paul Herker, is in the Roseburg Road area game pens maintained by the Myrtle Point Rod and Gun Club. Roddy Booth, a club member, obtained a permit to keep the animal and has shown it to locals, with its spots fading as it grows.

R F Booth Willow and Seventh Streets Myrtle Point Loca Sportsmens Organization Booth Herald Reporter

Local Social Guests Visit In Nebraska Area

Norway Mrs W A Warner and Mrs J C Freeman with children visited the J F Schroeder home last Thursday. Mrs N Elzner and Anita Tedsen plan to leave Friday for Portland so Anita can attend Lincoln High School in Portland. Miss Ruth Laner, visiting her relatives Mr and Mrs Fred Dalpaz, left for Denver Colorado to live with her sister Frances Lancer. Mr and Mrs J F Schroeder spent Sunday evening visiting Mr and others.

W A Warner Oquille J. C Freeman Fairview J F Schroeder N Elzner Anita Tedsen Portland Lincoln High School Ruth Laner Fred Dalpaz Denver Colp Frances Lancer

Local families attend bear creek picnic and visits

Mrs Mert Claver and Mrs Minkie Lester return home to Corcora California after a three week visit with the McCloskey family. A Randleman family picnic at Bear Creek drew Claude and Loree Randleman Roy Robison Thelma Louisa Barksow Mavis Carolyn Lawrence Snead Raymond Mavis Yvonne Genice Velene Keller. Jennie Lindros of Salem visited EBF Brodie and Ed Corning Libba Peterson Shively. The Cornings plan a three day visit others stay extended. Eliza and Oma Wagner hosted guests from Port Orford. Elizabeth Lett spent Sunday at Port Orford with Clyde Wagner family.

Mert Claver Minkie Lester Les McCloskey Corcora Calif Yvonne Genice Velene Keller Jennie Lindros Salem EBF Brodie Home Ed Corning Libba Peterson Shively E. F Brodie Cornings Peterson Hana Stinson Manuel Barber Jack Kelland Ell Tillamook Eliza Ent Peterson Donald Elizabeth Lett L. H. Lett Oma Wagner Port Orford Clyde Wagner

Myers Family News From West Norway and Broad Bend

West Norway resident Oliver Myers son of Mr and Mrs E J Myers left for Eugene Sunday to work for a few days. Broad Bend couple Mr and Mrs Frank Lane were all day visitors last Thursday, guests of Mr and Mrs B J Myers.

Oliver Myers E J Myers Eugene Frank Lane Broadbent B. J Myers

Cryptic Message Mixup Reports Bruises and Wrecked Ford

A Seetemen sent an urgent electrogram style line and the recipient misread it as a sequence about bruises, injury, and a Ford wreck. The Boston Evening Transcript notes the mistaken interpretation, highlighting miscommunication risks.

Lke Bruce Allee Boston Evening Transcript

Visit Highlights From Myrtle Point and Surrounding Areas

Remote Mr and Mrs Clyne McBee visited Myrtle Point on Friday. Mr and Mrs Powell Lancaster and daughter Martha of Bandon called on Mr and Mrs Lawrence Jennings. Mrs Freda Harry of Cumas Valley stayed with Miss Maude Jennings Sunday. Raymond Kirkendall of Coquille spent Sunday night with Wm Payton. Curtis Beckham made a business trip to Myrtle Point Saturday.

Susan Edmon Coquille Roy Mast Jerone Ardyco Ward Evans Maureen Pamela Roseburg Glenn Griffith Robin Ward Evens LC Burts Vern Lundy Myrtle Point Burtis Porth Robert Munford Seat Clyne McBee Powell Lancaster Martha of Bandon Lawrence Jennings Freda Harry Cumas Valley Maude Jennings Raymond Kirkendall Wm. Payton Curtis Beckham

USC Specialist Urges Home Play

USC specialist urges families to increase home play time to strengthen bonds. The article discusses balancing work and family life and hints at strategies for shared activities to fit into busy schedules.

USC

Family gatherings bring happiness says Drs Gem

In a discussion on child development, Drs Gem Stale note that shared playtime strengthens family bonds. They emphasize that activities like board games and reading foster joy, with the parent or caregiver highlighting quality time over volume of activities for lasting well being.

Drs Sen Ee Tergether

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Community News Sitkum Jess Wagner Robert Thompson Alpert Christensen Albert Christensen Christina Nickason Fern Mas' Hospital Myrtle George Laird Pleasant Point McAllister Mary Jean Ralph Chrisensen North Bank Road George Hampton Allen Lafferty Southern Califor Wayne Woodward Woodward Everett Lafferty Mayre Lee Marvin Shaw Harold Hayes Redmond Milton Hammack Mra Naomi Robison Mias Leatha Munford William Stauff and William, Jr Grenada George Gillespie Arda Bernice Wm Stauff Sunset Beach Clarence Mullins L A Myers Lillaverie Charleston Alice Lafferty Janice Myrte Point E. J Myers Stasley Halter Twin Oaks Elia Hogan Eleanor Reed Pine Ridge Wilford Johnson Harriet Huntington Sealle Strong Roderick Hermann Petricia Billy West Myrtle Point Halls Creek Coos Co Norway H. G. Volkmar Hardware Spruce St. Hone West Norway Math Ball Salle Cree K. J. Myers Myrtle Point Plumbing Shop Safeway Pennant van Camp Wieners Zic Arin Li Hzdartitss O& Peas Shortenii Alaska Libby’s Can Libby Edwards Granult K. Falls
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