Woman's Club Hosts South America Themed Fall Meeting
The Woman's Club opened its fall season with a South American themed program including music and poetry readings by Mrs Frances Holdatram, Mrs Anna Hall Johnson, and others. Mrs Burns presented a solo composition that drew strong approval. Kes Karten discussed recent developments in Guth America and Ben Fluxol gave a brief Coos County political overview.
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Mia Elmer Rosell
Mra
Frances Holdatram
Anna Halls Johnson
Floome
Holmstram
LaFlamme
Tuling
Huling
Runsell
Merwin Muller
Carmena
Wilson
Eustralita
Ponce Baby Burns
Burne
Burns
Carmen
Kes Karten
Guth America
Ben Fluxol
North Bend
Coos County
Turnips Baffle Herald Office Readers In Odd Report
A reader brings turnips to the Herald office described as small and unappealing while the grower from Halls Creek names Casey as the seed source. The article notes larger specimens growing elsewhere on a distant estate and mocks the unusual produce.
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Herald Office
Sandi
Tan
Casey
Halls Creek
Bartheld
Former Coos Resident Seeks Ranch Home in Southwestern Oregon
Gus McCulloch, long based in Long Beach, California, visits Myrtle Point and Marshfield returning to Roseburg to stay with relatives. He plans to buy a small ranch home in southwestern Oregon, preferably Coos County, after scouting locations this month.
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W A
Gus) McCulloch
Marshfield
Myrtle Point
Cons County
McCulloch
Long Beach
California
Roseburg
J A McCulloch
Oregon
Emall
Will Rogers Columnette From an Oklahoma Prairie Voice
The piece reflects on Will Rogers aspiring to emulate New York columnists and recalls Oklahoma roots. It bursts with informal reminiscence about prairie life, steer roping, and a wish to write with a country tone rather than city polish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Hills
Wall
New York
McIntire
Odd
Bugs Bear
Oolagah
Oklahoma
Coos County Fires Ravage Timber Across Tioga Region
Timber fires across Coos County scorch thousands of acres in Tioga and Williams River areas. About 200 men fought the largest blaze, now reduced to 70 workers as crews hold the line near Sandy Creek Myrtle Creek Deana Creek Burnt Mountain and Winchester.
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Williams River
Tioga
Avr
Sandy Creek
Myrtle Creek
Deana Creek
Winchester Boys
Burnt Mountain
Williams
Largest Crew Hired by Coos Bay Lumber in Eden Ridge Camp
Coos Bay Lumber company began employing about 100 workers at its Eden Ridge camp on Monday marking the largest hiring of new workers in the woods since the slump of November 1930. The move signals a return to normal operations and restarts activity in the timber sector.
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Coos Bay
Eden Ruge
Cougs Bay
Smith-Hughes Boy Wins Top Hog Prizes at County Fair
Leslie Eugene Ino Hooner, a 17 year old from Myrtle Point Union High School, won 12 ribbons for his registered Poland China hog at the Coos and Curry County Fair. Mrs Arthur HB Hermann hosted a party for Leslie after the fair with several guests listed including the Hermanns and Newburys.
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Arthur HB Hermann
Broadbent
Leslie Eugene Ino Hooner
Has
Ith Hughes
Coos
Curry County
Leslie
Smith-Hughes
Lestie
Myrtle Point Union High School
Clinton Carman
Walter Newbury
Elenore
Winifred
John Neal
Joe Fields
A B
Hermann
Leslie and
Mabel
County Institute to be held at inarasfield High School
Oape County Institute will be held inarasfield at the high school on October 14 with State Superintendent Howard welcomed as a speaker. The one day program will feature his address along with other sessions. Pastor's Wife To Speak at Myrtle Point Church Tonight Mrs Henry Carver of Medford will speak at the Assembly of God church. She is the wife of a former pastor and will be welcomed by the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oape County
Howard
Henry Carver
Medford
Assembly of God
Myrtle Point
Carve
Store Reopens as Dean's Cash Grocery October Stock Refreshed
Dean's cash grocery will open Saturday October 1 in the former Pearl Benson space. The lease, fixtures, and equipment were purchased about two weeks ago and remodeling has been active. The store now features new shelving, stock and a revamped layout aimed at serving the upper town neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean's Cash Grocery
Pearl Benson
Shelsing
Myrtle Point To Have Gymnasium
R M Eckert former boxer and promoter and Robert Waring will open a gymnasium and boxing arena in the former L Strong hardware building. Eckert plans to manage local boxers and bring Myrtle Point better entertainment, filling a long needed facility for exhibitions. Waring has rented Culliven place on First Street for the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M
Dick) Eckert
Robert Waring
L. Strong Hardware
Myrtle Point
Eckert
Culliven Place
Largest Coos and Curry County Fair At Myrtle Point
One of the biggest fairs ever held for Coos and Curry counties took place in Myrtle Point with record exhibits a grand carnival and top horse races. The Fair board is still tallying entries and awards and will likely take a week to assign premiums.
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Coos
Curry County
Myrtle Point
Coos and
Coas
Curry Counties
Myrtle Point Chamber Helps Needy This Winter
The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce operates a relief room in City Hall to collect and distribute clothing shoes and food for district residents through the winter. Bert Pearson city marshal oversees donations and urges residents to donate items at City Hall or contact him for pickup.
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Myrtle Point
Myrtle Point Faces Fast Green Squad In Opener
Coach Essman emphasizes speed as key for Myrtle Point ahead of the season. The light, inexperienced lineup aims to develop into one of his best teams, with a starting unit listed for the Marshfield game and a call for strong crowd support.
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Myrtle Point
Essman
Coquille
Marshfield
Harold Hall
Eno
Bob Kroeger
Wade Taylor
Bob Mast
Vincent Hunt
Burr Monrad
Raymond Carver
Leonard Shelton
Earl Wood
Frank Morrison
Floyd King
Bub Mast
Pea Cannery Opens in Myrtle Point Under Local Drive
A revived cannery at Myrtle Point partners Ford and Mr. Chase with County Agent George Jenkins’s Extension Service support to launch local pea canning. 500 acres of truck farming could provide 2,500 jobs yearly, and Coos County’s climate suits extensive production, boosting employment and revenue for area merchants.
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Myrtle Point
Ford
Mr. Chase
George Jenkins
Coos County
America
E Ford
Cons County
Coquille Valley
Wedding of John Camden and Mildred Wicks Celebrated
On Monday evening September 26 at Mrs. Myrtle Button home a small circle of friends joined in a venison dinner before John Camden and Mildred Wicks were married by Rev. H. Barklow. Attendants included Myrtle Button, Charles Wagner, Lloyd Wilson, Edythe Roger Guy, Ellis, Kenneth Button and others.
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John Camden
Mildred Wicks
Myrtle Button
H. Barklow
Charles Wagner
Lloyd Wilson
Edythe Roger Guy
Ellis
Kenneth Button
Rev Carver Visits Medford Pastor and Family
Rev Henry Carver of Medford spent several days in Myrtle Point last week to bring his wife to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Wilson in Coquille. He was joined by Evangelist Mr and Mrs McAfee who assist in revival services at his Medford church. The McAfees are the son in law and daughter of Rev J H Stilton, the Myrtle Point Assembly of God pastor.
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Henry Carver
Medford
Myrtle Point
Wilson
Coquille
McAfee
McAfees
Drivers Exam In Myrtle Point Friday
Ward McReynolds of the state examination force will visit Myrtle Point City Hall Friday from 9 to 1 to conduct driver license examinations for beginners old licenseholders and chauffeurs. Applicants should study the Motorists Manual and Oregon traffic laws as engine knowledge gaps will disqualify entrants.
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Ward McReynolds
Myrts Point
Myrtle Point
McReynolds
Oregon
Governor Extends Fire Permit Season to October 15
Governor Walter proclaims an extension of the fire permit season to October 15 due to severe current fires and dry conditions. Forest reserves require permits from rangers before starting any fire and all campers must avoid starting or leaving fires unattended during the risk period.
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Walter Tuesday
Forest Service
Deer meat tag ruling announced for Myrtle Point
Hearing Sergeant of State Police in the game division announces metal tags for deer meat kept after season. Tags can be obtained in Myrtle Point this year at Huling and Lundy hardware store. Coupons on hunting licenses serve only as a permit to hold deer meat during season. metal tags are required to keep meat after season ends.
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C A
Myrtle Point
Huling and Lundy
Smith-Hughes Boys To International Exposition Trip
Myrtle Point Union high school judges will attend the Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland with aid from the Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce. W Sawyer will transport the group at his own expense, as funds limit trips to the top judging team and perhaps the best project.
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Myrtle Point
Local businessman buys old Arthur Wade ranch near Broadbent
V B Hendershott closed a deal Wednesday to purchase the 81 acre Arthur Wade ranch east of Broadbent. The property includes a six room house with running water, electric wiring, and abundant fruit. Hendershott plans to move his family there Friday and settle permanently, having long managed the Hub Clothing and Shoe Co. in Myrtle Point.
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Hendershott
Arthur Wade
Broadbent
C W Comegys
Voltage
Oregon
Comegys
Hendersott
Hub Clothing and Shoe Company
Myrtle Point
Community Chest Drive Aims to Raise $1100 in Myrtle Point
The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce Community Chest campaign began yesterday with a goal of $1100, down from $2200 two years ago. Citizens are urged to contribute whatever they can to aid the poor and local institutions.
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Chamber of Commerce
Myrtle Point
Smith-Hughes 4H boys win big at county fair awards
The Smith-Hughes group from Myrtle Point district Excels at the 1080 Cees and Curry County Fair winning 34 first prizes 33 second prizes 6 third prizes and 3 fourth prizes Leslie Hermann registered for the event Cass Nichols of Salem presented a hog gift Special awards included best baby chick order and top sheep project by Gale of Coquille Swift and Co. donated a roving cup for the best dairy herd awarded to George Wilson of Coquille Coquille earned the judging cup for the visiting contest with Myrtle Point and Coquille carving their names on cups for the first time
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Smith-Hughes
Curry County
Leslie Hermann
Cass Nichols
Salem
Siren
la WE
Gale
Coquille
Swift and Company
George Wilson
Coquile
Ieen
Myrtle Point
Coon Weer
Ache
Sale Bell Lynard
Fitch
Teachers Chorus Teaches Rhythm at Saturday Lesson
Teachers will meet Saturday October 1 for a second rhythm orchestra lesson with Mrs. KH FH Coleman. The chorus under Mrs. Coleman, held on Saturdays, draws teachers interested in rhythm instruction and proves interesting.
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FH. Coleman
Coleman
Broadbent Band Deserves Praise at Myrtle Point Fair
The Broadbent band thanks Jesse Clinton and Fred Hobson for a fine feed at Hamm's Cafe and acknowledges Hub Clothing and Shoe Co for cigars and Irvin Nelson for coffee. The new group performed daily concerts on Spruce street before fair activities and offers services for future community events.
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Broadbent
Coos and
Curry County
Jesse Clinton
Fred Hobson
Hamm
Hub Clothing and Shoe Company
Irvin Nelson
Spruce Street
Myrtle Point
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Woman's Club
South America
Will Rogers
Atliued
County Institute
Willamette Valley
Rev. Carver
Community Drive
Broadbent Band
Gasby Gertie
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