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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
6
A historical piece argues that only ten percent of Americans take care of their teeth and fear painless dentistry. It contrasts grooming habits with dental neglect and mocks the public’s avoidance of dental care.
Farmers plow in gum boots as Miss Opal Krantz recovers from Quinzy. Dances at McKinley Hall, new baby for Ruben and Mrs Cotton, and visitors from Myrtle Point fill a bustling update from the East Fork community.
Fragmentary lines note a postponed date of April 12 and ongoing poor weather conditions affecting outdoor plans. The text hints at continued unsettled conditions impacting activities. No additional names or locations are readable from the fragment.
Fragmentary OCR notes advertise a claim about a cure for cetarrh using Santer pat Abe GICATIONS. The text hints at a local business or medical claim circulating in a constituency but is garbled and unclear about outcomes or authorities.
On the hill April 17 Harry Mullen descends from Powers describing two inches of snow on Eden Ridge. Funeral attendance for Mrs Lymn Rackleff. locals adopt old horse deck travel. Dairy cow purchased by Lannie Parrish from Geo Cornwall. Murray Bright and family visit Mr Hall in a gasoline launch. Hans Hansen Ruth Widby from Langlis attend funeral, Hazel Radabaugh from Fishtrap visited, Marshal James Brown repairs Myrtle Point waterworks.
The Myrtle Point Lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose was instituted at Lundy Hall last Friday evening by John Durham Deputy National Director and Tom Durham organizer for the state. Fifteen of fifty seven charter members attended with two from Powers Lodge Victor Stevens and Jack Young assisting. Officers named include Past Dictator Jacob Stemmler Dictator F Grant Bunch Vice-Dictator Tike Cook Prelate John Arnold Secretary Edwin C Roberts Treasurer C Milton Schulz. The lodge will meet weekly and a second meeting is slated for tomorrow evening near Mountain Spring. Fred Parry has returned from India Prairie for a few days with home folks.
On the closing day of school at Alder Crest on upper Catching Creek, students presented songs recitations and a dialogue. The program included pieces by Elbert West Wynifred List Bertha Brown Edgar Miller Lenore List Merle West Everett Higgins Lee List Harley Higgins and a display of pupils’ work followed by races on the school grounds.
Local column from Gravel Ford notes Rev and Mrs Waymire welcome a nine pound baby boy. Miss Ward visits Mrs Summerlin. Murry Bright buys a Ford. Rev George McDonald to preach April 25 at U B Church. Creamery awaits better roads to run full blast. Summerlin leases Sunnyside farm to plant beans and potatoes. Local residents discuss spies, grippe illness, and social events.
The main part of the program was a big dinner to close out activities. Organizers highlighted community support and noted continued plans for school improvements and student programs.
A collage of brief items from Eugene to Lexington describing local events and notes. The Eugene grounds gained beautified trees and shrubs after completion. Other notes mention political moves on trespass on railways, women workers in London, and regional farm and civic developments across Oregon and abroad.
Commissioner Adams of the State Highway Commission and R W Emerson of the Pacific Highway Association will speak at the Unique Theatre Saturday evening April 21. Other speakers may attend. Free movies. Executive Committee Myrtke Point Commercial Club invites all to attend and fill the house.
Post Commander Dector J E Hall of the G A R Department of Oregon was entertained by the local Post Col Jewell No 53 on April 17. Women’s Relief Corps served dinner for about forty eight attendees. Doctor Hall spoke briefly to comrades and friends. Speakers included E C Roberts T M Herman and George E Tonney. Gratitude was voiced to Frank Haselwood for lending his flags for the occasion.
Parents and friends shared a large portion in a community event with a robust literary program followed by games. Bob Muir made a quick trip to Myrtle Point while Elijah Culbertson and George Griffin traveled for local visits. Mrs Mullen prefers walking to riding as roads improve. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Ruby Cotton. Mrs Henry Miller of Myrtle Point visits her sister-in-law, Mrs F G Hermann of Gravel Ford. W A Bright and Tom Ifall saw wood for Gravel Ford school. Bright Brothers made a special Myrtle Point trip with the Lirik.
Bridge notes report eighth graders did not edit. girls lead reading in intermediate room. Hard Times Social postponed to April 21 due to bad weather and will be a joint good time and hard time event inviting all. Spelling winners include Wilda Barker Oliver Miller Agnes Cribbens and Wilda B Agness Cleo Cribbens John Croft Desmond Nelson. Oliver Miller repeats. High School tests occurred last week while Owl Critic Society plans a Thursday meeting at the school house.
Long list of minor events from Broadbent area including farm prep for crops, visits, cattle shipments, logging activity, club meeting and officer elections, travel, illness recovery, enlistment notices, a dance at Sugarloaf, and local trades. Names include Gus Bender Norman Mosier L.A. Perron and others. no major incidents.
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