Myrtle Point Cleared of Bond Debt By Schooling Local Finance
Myrtle Point reports a debt free status after retiring the last water bonds and paying all warrants. Treasurer Mable Barklow turned over the final bond to Mayor Jens Clinton as city officials praised prudent management. The city anticipates several thousand dollars in surplus funds for the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Mra Mable Barklow
Tue Ct
LC P Linn
Chamber of Commerce
Mr's Barklow
Jens Clinton
Jase Clinton
Marlin Evans
A A Schriefer
FE. O Sempert
Willam Gurney
H G Hermann
R C Bowers
Dal King
Ed Roberts
Mable Barklow
Bert Peerson
Myrtle Lodge Honors Longtime Members With 50 Year Badge
K H Hansen M R Lee and N G W Perkins, all from this city, presented a 50 year badge to George Tarbox, a member in South Dakota, at the request of that jurisdiction. George Leneve could not attend. Myrtle lodge notes four 8 year members and highlights 217 years of combined Masonic service among Hansen Tarbox Parkins and Lee, all Coos county pioneers active in local development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Lodge
K H Hansen
M. R. Lee
N. G. W Perkins
George Tarbox
South Dakota
Tarbox
George Leneve
Oregon
K. H. Hansen
George Tarhox
N. G . Parkins
M BR Lee
Hansen
Leneve
Lee
Perkins
Coos County
Wedding in Reno Unites MP Girl Ernestine Luthy
Ernestine Luthy of this city wed Mel Howle of Klamath Falls on August 31 1940 in Reno Nevada The bride graduated with honors from Myrtle Point High School class of 1933 and attended Linfield College at McMinnville where she met Howie The couple honeymoon at Lake Tahoe California and will reside in Klamath Falls where Howie works in the family business
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Luthy
Ernestine
Reno
Nev
Mel Howle
Klamath Falls
Howle
Myrtle Point High School
Linfield College
McMinnvile
Howie
Lake Trhoo
California
Tuesday Accident Claims Bridge Resident Magill
Elmer J. Magill 24 of Bridge died after a Tuesday afternoon crash on the Myrtle Point Roseburg highway four miles below Bridge. A heavy logging trailer on a turn slipped and struck Magill’s roadster. passenger John Koch was uninjured. Magill left a widow and two children. The truck was owned by R A Briggs and driven by Ralph Boomer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer J. Magill
Bridge
Myrtle Point
Roseburg
Mast Hospital
Magill
John Koch
Ai Myrtlewood
Vern Magill
R A Briggs
Rock Creek
Ralph Boomer
Camas Valley
Fourth Gathering Of Laird Relatives At Dora Sunday
The fourth annual Dora gathering honored the late Chloe Laird with singing feasting and stunts. Relatives from Srewster Valley Arago Fairview Langlois Coquille and other locales attended with numerous Laird family members listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Chloe Laird
Srewster Valley
J D. Laird
Kenneth
Ivan Laird
Lila Mae
Ernest Krewson
Forrest
Velma
Glade
Donn
Jane
Harley Laird
Parm Patrick
Jerry Myrto
Jon Laird
Elton Schroeder
Mary
Keith Herry
Wilfred Laird
Shirley
Donald
Walter M. Laird
Arago
Hubert Harry
Leland
Joseph
Paul
Wayne
Vernon
David
Hannah
Alice
Shirley Laird
Fairview
Cleve Cox
Tom Sti
Graydon
Jeans
Sondon
al Volck
Jim Sypher
Phoebe Harry
Langlois
Lemna Baker
Empire
Jesse
Robert Cotton
Harry Crowley
Gravelford
Grant Harry
Myrtie
Nevy Ralph
Noah
Ralph Harry
Dottie Lou
Coquille
Ralphia Patchen
John
Barton Hult
Springfield
Thomas Krewson
Lester Blickenstaff
Allen
Creswell
Ruby Halloway
Caynise
Nancy Bele
Jimmy
Drain
Mra
P W. Laird
Louis Laird
Rosalie and
Arden
Aaron Wilson
Linnie Krewson
Bill Peden
Ella M. Halloway
Fanny Alford
Coquille WCTU Convention Set at Christian Church
The Coos county WCTU annual convention will be held in Coquille at the Christian church starting 10 30 a m on Friday September 6. All who are interested in WCTU work are invited to attend. A potluck luncheon is planned at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
WCTU
Coquille
the Christian Church
Myrtle Point Lions Pre-Fair Jitney Dance Saturday
Myrtle Point Lions Club invites all to their annual pre-fair jitney dance on Saturday at the Oaks pavilion on the Coos County Fair grounds. Tickets are 50 cents. free for the first 20 couples. Music by Don Estes' Coos County band begins at 9 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point Lions Club
Oaks Pavilion
Coos County Fairgrounds
Myrtle Point
Don Estes
Coos County
Myrtle Cafe
Prof Dallas
T P Haberly
Hank Holmes
Fair Board
McCloskey Improves After Accident in Norway
Birdie McCloskey, county representative, was injured Sunday August 18 in Norway when struck by an auto. Hospital reports late Thursday indicate he is improving satisfactorily. Earlier street rumors of a leg amputation were false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cops
Birdie) McCloskey
Norway
Mast Hospital
McCloskey
Sunday Seamen and visitors travel by Coquille river bar
Sunday morning the Dewey Bishop couple of Coaledo and the Morsings of this city with J A Thompson of Bandon crossed the Coquille river bar at Bandon. Oakland guests Mary Chaney and A L Powrie's house guest Mary Clarke returns from California after Labor Day visit with son Robert and the Stief family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Bishop
Coaledo
Norman ‘Morsing
Coquille River
Bandon
J A. Thompson
Oakland
Mary Chaney
Calif
A. L. Powrie
E.R. Wood
Los Angeles
South
C. H.clarke
Labor Day
Sterc
California
Robert
Adolf Stieff
San Frare
Stieff
Clarke
Otte
Charles-@aiTes
Dunction City
Myrtle Point
Otenda
Roseburg
Gret
Myrtle Willson
Coquille
Myrte Button
Fred Mantz
Barbara
Elter Assen
Banden
Jasper Giberson
A. A. Baker
Port Orford Wisker
R. Wolstenholme
Port Orford
Reedsport
L. A. Reed
View
Valley
Allison Roberta
E. C. Roberts
Betty
Bay
Helen Whitaker
North Bend
North Bend High School
Rock Creek
Martin Kincheloe
Roy Metzger
Vielt Parente
Lewis Baynes
Eugene
W.W. Baynes
Portland
Rose Garrett
Sundey
William Chad’ley
Coos County Fair Promises Record Entertainment Week
The Coos County Fair opens next Wednesday in Myrtle Point with expanded exhibits and new booths from the United States Navy Siskiyou National Forest and local groups. Races, aerial stunts, bands and a Friday Saturday night show headline a festival emphasizing a larger crowd and better attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coos County
Myrtle Point
Farmers of America
United States Navy
Navy
Siskiyou National Forest
Local Fellowship Of Churches Meets Monday Evening
The Myrtle Point Church Fellowship gathered Monday at Camp Myrtlewood near Bridge for a potluck supper in the grove with about 60 attendees. Rev T J Pryor presided as antiphonal singing by two groups directed by Mrs Clarence Fiver and Mrs Orlin Lett closed with a chorus led by Mrs Lett Mrs Brown and her son. An accordion solo by Mrs T M White followed a Biblical biography by Dr T M White. Rev H Barr spoke on Going Further and Rev Hugh Mitchelmore led a Bible quiz around the campfire guided by Miss Lou Hocton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
Camp Myrtlewood
Bridge
T. J. Pryor
Clarence Fiver
Orlin Lett
T. M. White
H. Barr
Hugh Mitchelmore
Lou Hocton
Wisey the Cat Reigns Over Window Display Perches
In a front office window Wisey sits atop antler points while a hand carved bucking horse and deer complete the display. Wisey enjoys public attention this week, lingering on wooden heads rather than perching on staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisey
Proclamation Establishing Myrtle Point Fair Proceeds
Proclamation by Mayor Jesse P D Clinton proclaims Myrtle Point fair days from 1 to 4 pm on September 12 13 and 14. Citizens and businesses urged to support the 2 percent fair in pursuit of unity progress and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
ac-Mayer
Myrtle Patani
Orcren
Iweezey
Te Etepizia
Presbyterians Plan 50th Anniversary Event
Officers of MP Presbyterian Church met to outline the fiftieth anniversary observance on Oct 1 and 2. They will invite the Presbytery of Southwestern Oregon to convene locally with about twenty churches from the region sending delegates. Dr James Thompson of Seattle will be the principal speaker and a public anniversary dinner is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Oregon
James Thompson
Seattle Wash
Washington
City Arrestees Arraigned on Public Drunk Charges
Vincent Esselstrom was arraigned Saturday on drunkenness charges and faced a forfeit of ten dollars. A warrant was issued for Me Hicight after failure to appear as ordered by Justice of the Peace Cet eee Myrtle Point following his arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Esselstrom
Justice of the Peace
Myrtle
Point
Dreateene
Washington couple wed in Yakima with brief reception
Mrs. Louise Greenley of Yakima and Harry W. Wittaker Jr. were married August 10 at the groom’s parents home in Yakima. About 65 guests attended the ceremony and reception. The couple plan continued studies at Pullman College with Wittaker in Pi Kappa Epsilon and Greenley in Delta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EO. Semport
Billy
Henry Refon
Yakixez
Wad
Dassaeley
Harry W. Wittaker, Jr
Washington City
H. W. Whitaker
Eaton
Drs. Sempert
Mies Louise Greenley
Meepert
Cecpia
Pullman College
Washington
Pi Kappa Epsilon
Delta
Whitaker
Yakima
Katherine Greenley
Sempert
Powers
Greenley
Semperts
Walla Wala
Wash
Pendleton
Louise Greenley
Yakimea
Dean ‘Sempert
Portland
Summer Socials And Travels Across Small Towns
Sunday callers visited the Dorseths and Barker family homes. The Gurneys and relatives traveled to Seattle to visit Hugo Gurney’s family. Adeline Gurney will return to Grants Pass to teach. Harriett Gould travels from San Bernardino to Myrtle Point to visit relatives. The Deyoe party planned Sacramento Junior College and San Francisco honeymoon trips. Breakfast guests joined the Deyoe household at their Powers ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viet
Sam
Seattle
William Gurney
W. E. Gurney
Hugo Gurney
Tny
Myrtle Point
Grants
Adeline Gurney
Grants Pass
Vista
James Richmond
Coquille
Harriett Gould
San Bernardino
Calif
C Barker
Meter
Crater Lake
Howard Whitaker
Ralph Whitaker
Roseburg
Umpqua
Diamond
Crater Lakes
Hill
Herb Davis
Baby
Dorothy Pearson
Bert Pearson
Hilltop
Josephine Deyoe
Sacramento Junior College
California
Warren Deyce
San Francisco
Agnes Kenyon
Josephine Deyce
Stanley White
Roy Hawkins
Warren Deyoe
Powers
Brethren College Tour Promotes Liberal Arts Education
A Church of the Brethren college in California near Los Angeles markets its Christian liberal arts program. The school offers education, science, arts, and physical science courses and emphasizes its Brethren sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Verne College
California
Los Angeles
Church of the Brethren
Agriculture boys build new room at Myrtle Point school
The Myrtle Point Vocational Agriculture class opened a new adjoining room to the old agricultural shop. Construction began last spring by Tom Dixon and Son with farm shop boys under instructor Haroll Schaad actively taking part in the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point Vocationer’ “Agriculturel
Tom Dixon
Haroll’ § Schaad
Family Gathering Held at Bear Creek Center
A Sunday family gathering was held August 25 at Bear Creek with attendees including Mrs Youle Darklow Miss Mavis Batksow Miss Carolyn Batksow Mrs J C Keller Velma Velma and others. Plans for a similar gathering next year were discussed.
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Bear’ Créeks
Louis Barklow
Norway
Saalemunity
Youle
Darklow
Mavis
Carolyn Batksow
J. C. Keller
Valens
Rite
Endix
Velma
Mire
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Auctier
Bse Ee Ck
Ped Leng
Hs Ceee
Atagadt
Akties Saas
Sthering
Water Fund
Lions Club
Entertainm
Arago Community Club
Lee Community Club
SS Anne Altar Society
Appliecantz
Eddie Burke
Browning Carnival Company
Marshfield Pirates
Eagles Lodge
Méiie Burke
San Frettideco
Austin Dodge
Harold Schott
Harry Wood
Salem
Local Fellowship of Churches
MP Presbyterian Church
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