07 Sep 1933
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1933
Page
1
Preliminary registrations for local high school students will occur next Monday through Wednesday though classes begin September 18 at 9:00 a.m. The Fall term is slated to end before school starts, avoiding interruptions this year.
Harry Penrod suffered two rib fractures when a steel fragment from his hammer struck his chest. He was taken to a bay hospital for medical attention and returned home Sunday noticeably improved.
The Nat Wot’s column from Myrtle Point reports on quirky garden displays with cucumbers pears peaches and turnips alongside playful jabs at neighbors. It mentions a window display by the Nit Wit and hints at local incidents including a car rollover near Gaylord and fishing or wrecks near Myrtle Point.
Jailer Harold Varney found prisoner H. O Lear in serious condition in Coquille's city jail. Dr. William Horsfall said the death resulted from a ruptured appendix and general peritonitis leading to the prisoner's death Tuesday morning.
Jesse D. Clinton named a committee to mobilize Myrtle Point in support of the NRA. Emma Schneider chairs with Mia La A La Flamme and Mrs. F Hazelwood, who will canvass the town door to door urging every citizen to support the NRA. The note calls for hearty cooperation from all residents.
Robison owner driver of a auto with Jesse Hayes and Charles Wagner struck gravel on the owers road near John Grant ranch Gaylord and plunged down a 20 foot embankment wrecking the car. Robison and Hayes were taken to Mast hospital with a broken nose facial injuries and a bruised shoulder. Both stayed overnight and returned home Wednesday morning.
Mrs Milton Craven returns to chief operator duties after 10 months on part time duty. Mrs Lloyd Jarvis also returns after a three month furlough and will share daytime duties with Craven. Night shift sees Ronald Endicott and Effie Knight as operators. Virginia Kelly acts as relief operator. Raymond Endicott resigns after a three month leave.
The library board met at city hall to receive the librarian’s August report. Adult books loaned 708, children’s 173, state books 11, total 892. Revenue from pay books 2.00 and overdue fines 3.05. Books recased 11 and mended 28. It was decided the library will close the evenings of September 14 16 and 16 due to the fair.
The local VFW post and Auxiliary held their annual picnic at Norway grove Sunday with guests Mr and Mrs Dwight Alderman of Portland. Alderman, commander of World War Post No. 907, Portland, gave brief addresses. Attendees enjoyed ball games, horseshoes, and socializing in the afternoon.
Ace racer Hines, who recently appeared at Myrtle Point, died from injuries in a Sunday accident at the Gresham bowl. He had driven the Miller Special No. 1 at the Fairgrounds, earlier disabling the car but returning to win another race.
Fragmentary lines describe opera details and a morning impression. Readers see scattered phrases about singing and a lone wing reference, with unclear attribution or event. The text lacks coherent context or identifiable persons or organizations.
The Coos and Curry County Fair expects top displays in 1933 with horse races carnival games and fine produce. Vera McGinnis heads a noted stable and Dad's Livestock Judging team debuts. Visitors can ride with HobI Airways and enjoy dances at Oaks Pavilion. Entries close by 6 p.m. Wednesday with judging Friday.
The Mayor of Myrtle Point proclaims September 4 to 16 as holiday afternoons for Coos and Curry County Fair. Businesses must close from 2:00 to 4:30 PM on Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays to support education agriculture and community exhibits.
Miss McGinnis, relay race winner in 1932 and 1933 at Salinas rodeo, a world trick riding champion, and winner of the International Exposition girls relay at Wembley England, will appear at the fair. The Southwestern Oregon horseshoe tournament, arranged by Harry Ers, aims to unite Coos and Curry counties for fun. Whether a prize is offered remains undecided, but the title of best Dads stock judging team in both counties will draw keen effort. Farmers will meet by the
Church members gather after Sunday service for a potluck in Norway Grove. At 2 30 p.m. community services will be held in the grove with special music. All are cordially invited to attend.
The text notes Labor Day night rallies across five camps Marshfield Powers Coquille Meeth Bend and Myrtle Point as the start of a Happy Days campaign with a gathering in Marshfield. It mentions a crowd and a festive mood at the event.
Mrs. Clarence Dix of Meniote recounts a frightening incident when a horse escaped and threw her, sending her into the Lafferty home area. She sustained minor scrapes but recovered quickly the next day, with her sons Growax and Jimmie reporting she was feeling well again.
Mrs Gora Sieele becomes proprietor and manager of the Myrtle Feint Laundry succeeding Mr and Mrs W B Van Fossen who bought the building and realty seven years ago. The Van Fossens plan to move to Kiger Island and lease a ranch while their son Eugene Kinnicutt returns from Alaska to enter Oregon State College. The Steeles will run the laundry with Robert and Delbert Steele handling operations and the new venture is viewed as promising.
At a Thursday meeting the Myrtle Point Lions club presented seven membership applications and elected Herman Tedsen Elbert Schroeder J N Mast R A Arnold Harry G Dement P O Lund and P W Culver. The group discussed promoting the Coos and Curry County Fair and appointed a committee to coordinate with the fair board. A cleanup of vacant lots and decorating unused displays was also planned. The club will meet again to finalize fall plans and later initiate two more members.
Reg Garrett and wife joined Andy in a two piece trade with O Radebaugh, exchanging properties as part of a local real estate move.
National radio listings show NRA interest with programs from CBS NBC and CNBC. Schedule includes Gov Albert C Ralphin from Baltimore and Nellie Tayloe Ross from Washington with times in EST.
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