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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1937
Page
6
Neighborly updates from Coos County detail visits to Crescent City and Seattle, relatives arriving from Waterville and Norway, hunting trips near Lakeview, plus plans for holidays and care such as Eva Barrows removing tonsils in Portland. Social calls include the Lank and Lafferty homes, and visits by visitors from Bandon, Fairview, and Meldenville.
Z H Lane of the Oregon State Motor Association warns that driving on dusty roads requires more frequent checks of the air cleaner linked to the carburetor to prevent stoppage. Under normal use the air cleaner should be removed and cleaned at least twice a year.
Kenneth Benscel and Eugene Rugg of Herniston lead the club team under State Club Leader H C Seymour to compete in the finals at the National Dairy Show in Columbus Ohio from October 10 to 18. The state dairy industry earns about 22 200 000 annually and the team earns all expense trips plus 2300 in college scholarships for the four sectional and national championships.
Society notes report birthday dinner for John Bellow at his home with guests including Jesse Clinton family and neighbors. A surprise dinner honors Mrs Olle Brace in Geusst, with Eva Houger Frank Zumwalt Clint Bash and Dauff Bash among attendees. A Saturday party at Twin Oaks honors Mrs A R Davenport. A shower for Elton Schroeder hosted at the William Gurney home features many local names and a bridge party with prizes.
Dement family ties noted as Kart Dement linked to Lester T Dement longtime City Meat M a ter. Frizz Hu will run the City Meat Market with assistance from Jack Muesler of Marshfield, following the purchase from Jack Bicker and the Heninger store.
The Rye NY tennis final features Jadwiga Jadrejowska earning a decisive victory over Ace Marc. The Polish star displays power and technique, matching pace and control to secure the win in a tightly contested championship.
Mast Hospital reports Mrs Harry Hallmark and Roy Sellend entering for treatment. Ed Lassen, hurt at the Fair, is improving slightly. Mrs EB Leslie and Lawrence Roselle recover well. Longtime patients Evelyn Land Clifford Jones Clifford Jennings Gerald Haley Sam Johnston Carl Roth John Krusty Glen Redcedar and others continue in the hospital doing nicely. The under course described accompanies a shake job.
Enrollment figures show 337 total students in grade schools to date with 177 in grades one to four and 159 in grade seven to nine at the junior high. The text references organizations and a possible score or rating but details are unclear.
Fragmented OCR text covers multiple names and events. Mentions include Emma Hercrans NEW STAL SUPREMACY, Eugene Min COW Travers Pest, and a university reference. The passage mixes social visits with scattered political notes and unclear dates.
Report notes excessive dilution of oil in the crankcase causing power loss and poor operation. It warns that ignition system condition and carburetor adjustment affect performance and urgent repair may be needed.
Mr and Mrs Wm Long of Gold Beach boast of the birth of a six pound boy born to them Sept 19 1837 at a Gold Beach hospital Mr Long was Wilma Johnson of Gaylord prior to marriage and formerly attended Myrtle Point High School Mother and babe are both getting along well now.
Bickford Bartlett died Friday morning September 24 1937 at age 79. A native of England he came to the United States and settled in Humboldt County California forty six years ago. He owned a dairy farm at Arcata later sold it and moved to Cougs County buying a farm on Catching Creek known as the old Belheu place where he lived except for two years at Munroe. He leaves a widow and other relatives.
Funeral services were held from Schroeder Funeral Home in Myrtle Point Monday afternoon. Interment was at Newsy Cemetery. Pallbearers were Fran Southmayd, A. R. Davenport, Ernest Davenport, Verne Lundy, Jack Fabry and W R. Pehi.
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