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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1936
Page
6
A county paper laments shifting order while noting a record July 2008 tax intake surpassing 1 million dollars for a month for the first time since 1919 and the 1838 prior high. It links higher gasoline tax revenue to more purchases driven by rising employment under current administration and questions voting for a challenger.
The Outs report notes the country in bad shape and mocks the Republican candidate who offers no remedies. It argues that claiming talk is cheap misses the demand for concrete contributions and plans to improve national conditions.
The Bridge school renovates with partial wall work floors treated and basement repainting planned. Twomile district to refund bonds with bids opened at school clerk Ethel Kranick on September 11. County 4 H clubbers plan exhibits at the Coos County Fair as late reports push eligibility.
The 20th of September begins deer season with a Sunday opening drawing more hunters and doubling the opening day crowd. Veteran hunters may stay away while many new tenderfoot hunters enter the woods, increasing risk as some misjudge shots and harm fellow sportsmen.
A letter laments recurring hunting fatalities and urges stricter licensure and mental and vision checks. It blames careless hunters, warns against mistaking people for deer, and criticizes CCC road expansion that opened backcountry to crowds. It calls for vigilance before deer season.
Arago Robert Fish spent the weekend with his visiting family at the Leon Paull home. Mr and Mrs Mead Campbell of Portland, Mrs Francis De Roser and son Fred and B M Campbell of Browning Mont were overnight guests of Mr and Mrs George Hampton. J D Carl returned from a two weeks trip through Yellowstone Park and southern Canada. Annie Leardorff visited J Lynn Burts home, and Frank Allen of Pasadena and his party continued to Crater Lake. Lawrence Rackieff and family bought a new car Friday. A group from the community traveled to Port Orford for T B MacDonald’s church service.
Mr and Mrs J. B Root and Mr and Mrs C. S Webb with children Charlies Ellie Maxine Mary Jean Kent visited Mrs M E Liltie in Bandon. George Jenkins and son Robert joined George Hampton for dinner. Anna Wagner of Denver Cole spent time with C S Webb. Roy district residents T F Lane and E J Myers joined the Halter family for an all day visit. Walter Barksow and children from Chants Pass called on the Wallen family Friday evening.
Remote Mr and Mrs James Porter and sons Rev and James of Browknap visited at the Bo England home last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Walters and Morris Nelson spent the weekend at Blue River. Curtis Backham and Ray Oder made a trip to Lakeview Sunday returning Monday. Miss Elva Cribbine and Esther Jennings. Mrs Ivan Cribbins, Wayne Jennings and William Cribbins spent Sunday afternoon at Mrs Frances Cribbins fame. Mr and Mrs M J Sullivan were Myrtle Paint visitors Saturday. Woodrow Payton visiting his sister Mrs Hanon of Coquille.
Local social roundup lists residents visiting, hosting, and family gatherings. Names include the Eder Ridge group, Ser paresits Mo, Mr Gler Neideigh, Ray Buckies family, Calvin Ras, Paul Brewer and Paula Helen, Benne erocted a pew at Laverne park, Mack Gan and Ervin of Lee, Grant McClelan household, Glen Newegh, Dal King, Sarah Barkow Hass Creek, and Craig Perrutt Coquille.
Catching Creek residents Mr and Mrs Lester Mitchell visited Mr and Mrs Ben Held and family in John Day and Arthur Jones. others called on the Ora Marsters home. Thelma Holtman stayed with J Lo Kight. Kent and Calia Marsters visited A E White home. Lee Toomle and Mrs joined family in celebrating at George Pratt's. Monroes hosted Pixie Calif guests. Stacie Ward works for George Prost cutting wood and hauling lumber for a new house and barn. Sunday visitors included Charles Rove and daughter Twsia from Myrtle Point. Lula Dibbie Nora Huffman visited from Hartford and Santa Cruz Calif returning after 44 years away.
The column lists multiple visits and guests across Prosper Broadben Clay Center Bandon Myrtle Point including Halls Creek residents Halls Creek Bily and Derwn Pullen staying with the Watkins family and several Damron, Watkins, Parker, Barnett, Davis, Barklow, Munford, Robison, Aunt Mary Jean M Allister, and Aasen households visiting or hosting. The piece records casual social activity and overnight stays centered on Sunday and midweek gatherings.
The note records a flurry of visits and hospitality in West Norway including Emmett Hammack and family hosting Phyllis Marvin Jimmie and Shirley Ann, the Robisons hosting and traveling to Port Orford, and gatherings at the Turner MacDonald and Lafferty households.
Local residents including Mr and Mrs Andrew Lristener at Triangle Lake hosted visitors Friday. The Ward family and neighbors attended multiple social calls with Mead Mos Cte Nelsen and Mrs Reed among those seen. Several couples and guests, including Mr and Mrs Junn, visited сосед.
A fragmentary social note recounts picnics and visits among Davenport and Lundy families at Davenport grove and nearby towns. It mentions Rodney Davenport birthday celebration, calls at Verne Lundy home, and kin from Myrtle Point Triangle Lake Coquille Santa Rosa Sacramento and Reedsport.
A lengthy fragmentary social page lists Sunday visits and gatherings around Myrtle Port including Mrs F F Frvemaden, Mr and Mrs Doeght Culver, Mrs Frank Morgan, and Miss Natow File among numerous families. The notes mention people attending meals, overnight visits, and local engagements with many names and partial phrases indicating neighborly events and social connections.
A list of residents and visitors from Norway Mc to Ferndale and San Francisco visit friends and relatives across communities. Entailments include Mrs Emil Peterson Mrs Elizabeth Lett Mrs Laura Brandon plus families like Schmidt, McCloskey, Laird, Bender and Dement with several trips to Eugene Coquille Hubbard Twin Oaks and McNianville.
Stig Fis Gh Be Mo erend and family guests include Nanadhi and the Ford, Laird, and Macy A households from Empire and Coquille. The Schroede and Burgess parties toured Chaney camp Sunday to view a nearby fire. Hubbard and Myrtle Point residents called on J C Moomaw and Lily Dement. Kernan's McCloskey and Haas completed a well and pump at A Ko Mennett.
Better breeding boosts record production and farmer prosperity as Finest pure bred sheep from all breeds appear at the 26th annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland October. Visitors will see livestock exhibits and land products plus entertainment including a rodeo and horse show. The event is hosted with cooperation from the US Department of Agriculture to develop the livestock industry.
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