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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1936
Page
4
The Outs report criticizes Doe Republican for lacking solutions while highlighting calls to bolster the party fund. The piece notes a harsh view of the country's state and questions how effective leadership can be without concrete remedies.
The Bridge school shows new appearance with kalsemined walls refinished floors and basement repainting. Twomile district will refund two $500 bonds with bids opened at school clerk Ethel Kranick’s home on September 11. 4 H members across Coos County plan fair exhibits as reports catch up for eligibility.
The 20th of September begins deer season drawing thousands to the woods. Opening on a Sunday doubles hunter presence and raises danger as seasoned and tenderfoot hunters flood the hills, with inexperienced shooters risking harm to others.
An opinion piece laments dangerous deer hunting practices in Oregon. It argues for stricter licenses and exams to prevent shootings misidentified as deer, criticizes CCC road development opening backcountry to city hunters, and urges caution as deer season approaches with warnings about deadly accidents. It lists local residents and visitors in a community note.
Arago Robert Fish spent the weekend with family visiting at the Leon Paull home. Mr and Mrs Mead Campbell of Portland and Mrs Francis De Roser with son Fred and B M Campbell of Browning Montana were overnight guests of Mr and Mrs George Hampton. J D Carr returned from a two week trip through Yellowstone Park and southern Canada. Anne Deardourff and Lynn Burrus visited. Frank Allen of Pasadena and Mr and Mrs George Hampton continued on to Crater Lake. Lawrence Rackeff and others from the community went to Portland for church services at T B MacDonald’s.
Remote Mr and Mrs James Porter and cons Rev and James of Brookly visited at the BR England. Thusdas Mr and Mrs Walters and Morris Nelson spent the weekend at Blue River. Curtis Beckham and Ravthle went to Lakey Sunday, returning Monday. Misses Eiva CribbBins and Esther Jennngs, Mrs Ivan Coibbins, Wayne Jenellings and William Cribbins opened Sunday afternoon at Mrs Frances Cribbins home. Mr and Mrs M J Sullivan were Myrtle Point visitors Saturday. Woostrow Payton as vieting he sstee Mrs Hanton of Coquille.
West Myrtle Point residents and relatives gathered for weekend visits with parents and other family members. Neighbors shared meals and hosted guests from nearby towns at various homes and parks in LavVers Park and Sixth and Bothwick streets area.
Friday and Saturday visits highlighted by catching Creek residents Mr and Mrs Lester Mitchell of Coquille calling on the Held and Jones families. Orchards Washington and Myrtle Point connections appear as Thelma Holtman, Mrs Pratt, and Mrs Monroe are listed among weekend guests and callers. Families from Twin Rivers and Santa Cruz renew acquaintances as Ora Marsters and George Ward host and plan fall building projects.
Halls Creek Bill and Derwin Pullen of Prosper visit Mr and Mrs Watkin for a week. Esther Barnett returns from Gen Hermann home in Broadben after visiting Leslee Pracht and children Betty and Benny of Clay. Dorothy Belle Watkins leaves for Bandon with Jean Watkins. John and Jess Damron host and visit Broadben neighbors. Myrtle Point Bible Study gathers at Olaf Aasen home with Munford Robison McAllister Watkins and Rent families.
The community reports Monday visits by West Norway residents including Mr and Mrs Emmett Hammack and children Levain Phyllis Marvin Jimmie and Shirley Ann to Mr and Mrs Price Robison and Mr and Mrs Ed Myers. A group from Arago picnicked with locals at the Turner MacDonald home as a Willamette valley irrigation tour neared Forest Grove.
A crowded Saturday at a Creek area farm featured visits from Mrs Ward Evans Mrs Robere Trygardar and Mrs Flovi Corffer among many guests. Family groups including Mr and Mrs Bartlett and Mr and Mrs Nelver shared a meal while Andrew and Benjan Sraes Hals Creek enjoyed a day trip with Maureer and Pane.
A series of social visits and picnics formed the weekend in the Davenport and Lundy circles. Rodney Davenport’s birthday was honored with a gathering at the Davenport grove while numerous neighbors from Myrtle Point Coquille Sacramento and Santa Rosa joined in weekend calls and meals with families including the Lundys Nelsons and Martins.
Sunday gatherings and visits cited among residents including Mrs WoA Lett Mr art Mre Clay and Joan. families at Myrtle Point and nearby towns share events from Saturday night to midweek with mentions of dinners, weddings, and local names. details are partially garbled but indicate a busy social schedule.
Norways Mr and Mire R W Naughton left Sunday on a three weeks trip to Walla Walla Washington. Mr and Mrs Ho P Clausen of Ferndale California and Leslie Clausen of Los Angeles are visiting this week. Mrs Minnie Lester of Corcoran California, Mr Jasper McCloskey and two children of San Francisco, and Mrs Joe McCloskey with Mrs Elizabeth Lett called on Mrs Emil Peterson. Mr and Mrs Joe Sauer of California spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs J Finley Schroeder. Mrs Laura Brandon will teach at Norway School this year and has moved into one of the Tedan cabins. Melvin Bunch went Sunday to Eugene for employment. Mr and Mrs Martin Schmidt hosted visitors including Ed Detlefsen of Coquille. Mrs John Moonmaw of Hubbard and Mrs Lily Dement of Myrtle Point with Mrs Bruce Henry and daughter Catherine of Gravellord were Saturday dinner guests of Mrs Elizabeth Lett. Lile Davenport of Twin Oaks spent the weekend at the Schmidt home. Mr and Mrs Edward Dender and Beverly and Miss Selma Latham left Friday for McMinnville. Mr and Mrs Jasper McCloskey and children of San Francisco and Mrs Minnie Lester of Corcoran California left Sunday for their homes after a visit with Mr and Mrs Joe McCloskey. Mrs Earl Spike Jeshe and the Misses Ruby and Pearl Schneider of Cudgevle were Saturday evening callers on Mr and Mrs J McCloskey. Mr and Mrs J Fintes Schroeder took the elder Walter Breu to Eugene Friday.
The text lists several local residents hosting and visiting relatives and friends from Empire Macy Anderson Coquille Hubbard Myrtle Point and Chaney camp. It notes a fire viewing at Chaney camp and a recently completed well with pump installation at the A Ro Bennett property.
Better breeding boosts record production and farmer profits as Finest pure bred sheep and other livestock from all breeds showcase at Portland’s 26th annual exposition from October 4 to 10. The event features live stock displays, land products, and a thrilling Rodeo and Horse show with entertainment. the US Department of Agriculture supports the effort to grow the regional livestock industry.
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