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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1940
Page
2
The Herald editor will cease weekly trips to Eugene on October first to devote full time to Myrtle Point printing and publishing. The issue notes growing subscriptions under new management, local business support, and the paper as a cooperative effort.
A Hoover operates a shingle mill in Pleasant Valley turning about 10009 shingles daily amid timber belts. Hon Binger Hermann spoke in Coquille on McKinley and Roosevelt support at Masonic Hall. Edwin Schroeder and Cora Hermann wed Sept 26 1900 at her mother’s home. Local gravel projects favored by merchants.
Local residents Moe and family, longtime trucking operators, traveled from town to Yachats visiting former neighbors the B and Gamwells, then to Sweet Home to see Mrs Moe's sister Mrs Floyd Eaton, planning a Salem trip before returning to California. Weather last week saw average highs 0 and lows 48.2, with 1.38 inches rainfall. Ranchers burned hills amid moisture. Social sections report Bridge Club gathering, 4 H club reorganizations, prize wins, popcorn sales for summer school nest egg, and several parties including a pre birthday at Mrs Lainger’s. The Missionary Society meets Friday. Jayne Brubaker travels to Portland for a job. classmates from Powers High noted.
Mr and Mrs Henry Moe visited J Monday and Marty Relty of the Flying 40 squadron spent time with relatives. William Hoyer of Corvallis visited with his wife and hunted deer. Raleigh Greene and Wallace DeMent from Myrtle Point were business visitors. Mrs Needham of Eugene visited relatives including Andy Landles and Ralph Woodring. Elvin Hull, Edwin Peterson and Dr Curtis went mule deer hunting in eastern Oregon. Clyde and Donald Humphrey and others visited Cottage Grove and Roseburg. School notes list Freshman officers Robert Bushnec president and Dillard Wilson vice president with Fel Smith secretary treasurer Mia Hoyer. eighth grade officers named. Ruby Frost of Remote entered the freshman class.
Myrtle Point Herald notes students earned seventy dollars for sub programs, while the Clarinet club led by J M Adams grows with four after school rehearsals weekly. A beginner clarinet class forms under Charles Gorsage with several students. The Powers Hi-Lites plan a school paper, and an annual freshmen party is set for Friday night.
Catching Creek residents Mr and Mrs Frenk Bates and Lois of Bandon hosted a weekend gathering with Mr and Mrs G E Weat. Wetes reportedly killed a buck deer during the activities and the event continued.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Spargo of Mouigsfield opened the weekend with Seymore Fenbury. Gene Reed visited and hunted at the C. V. Bushnell place. Sunday visitors included Mrs. BE. L. Barklow Darla and Robert of Port Orford Mrs. M. L. Lakey Arlene and Ronald Myrtle Point and others in Coquille and Bangor weekend guests of DA. Wood.
West Myrtle Point residents and guests from Myrtle Point Portland Power Marshfield and Broad Bend traveled to the Volkmar homestead near Broad Bend to celebrate Mr and Mrs Albert Volkmar's flat wedding anniversary with an afternoon chat and picnic dinner. A separate note mentions Herschel Bunch Judy and Benny Breuer visiting the Breuer home from Moscow Idaho with Boris Zinn of Bridge.
Benny Daniels and his wife plan to enroll at Oregon State College with a mechanical engineering major. Mr and Mrs Benny Daniels of Marshfield were guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Brouer from Monday until Wednesday clear of dates and additional plans.
West Norway residents Mr and Mrs W A Moorer of Bandon arrived Monday and stayed through last Wednesday at the J Myers home. Before returning they toured Myrtle Point to visit Mr and Mrs John Myers and Mrs Ora Robi on Mr and Mrs E J Myers. The Halter couple of Arago also visited, as the Oregon State Motors association notes a woman driver has found a champion in Yale University.
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