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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1939

Page

4

Irrigation in Coos County Brings Benefits to Farmers

Enterprising Coos County farmers adopt overhead irrigation to boost pasture productivity and clover yields. E L Clausen of Broadbent reports land savings and higher outputs, while M Mo Schmidt notes increased butterfat values offset installation costs. W E Cross of Coquale cites earlier soil moisture benefits, signaling growing adoption across the region.

Coos Coos County Clausen M Mo Schmidt Nowa W E Cross

Sunday Visitors and Local Family Notices in Coquille

Names of residents and visitors appear across households in Coquille area notes. The column lists relatives, patients, guests, and moves from Mast hospital to Elk River, plus engagements of Carman Knight and Palmer families and local 4H sheep event details among others.

Mere M Qreenfield Coquille Mra Rees Mast Hospital Vernon Trig Frendy, Jr Leonard Medlock Elk Civer

Benjamin Franklin biography praised by New York Herald Tribune

The review lauds Carl Van Doren's Franklin portrait as a distinguished biography. It highlights the book's historical and human value, noting sharp scholarship and affectionate, vigorous writing that illuminate the subject for readers across decades.

Benjamin Franklin Carl van Doren New York Herald Tribune Franklin

Farm and cooperative loan plans and school pay changes

The article discusses practical farm and home plans to balance life and cropping, with five year loans at five percent for cooperative facilities and equipment. It notes cooperative loans, wage adjustments for school teachers in Coos County, and new state requirements raising minimum salaries to eighty five dollars per month with contracts prepared by the state superintendent.

Eve Perceut Lewin Coos Office of State Nave Cotta Cate

Farm Security Loans Availability for Farmers

The Farm Security program offers loans for farm families to buy equipment and supplies. Applicants must meet credit and farm size requirements, and rehabilitation loans require satisfactory tenure to support family needs.

Book Review of The Late George Apley

The Myrtle Point library bought The Late George Apley by John Marquand, Pulitzer prize winner for 1938. The reviewer praises its concise length and strong character study of Boston society, noting its tender yet sharp indictment of a misguided, decayed elite.

Myrtle Point George Apley John Marquand Boston Marquand H Apley Marquand

Teachers Observe Reading Tests From State Education Meeting

Teachers from Coos County discussed the needs of schools for an adequate children’s program at Banden Officer meeting. Officers elected include Edith Walton president and Marvy Ellen Borgard vice president. primary and intermediate teachers groups formed with secretaries treasurers and a constitution adopted to take effect next school year, as observers praised reading test outcomes.

Diffe Isve Beer Yeston Aki Fulis Stuart Stimme Coas County Banden Edith Walton Coquille Marvy Ellen Borgard Fausie

Easter Services and Dramatic Presentation At Local Churches

The report lists Easter services across multiple churches including Go. Caster Services ST JAMES EPISCOPAL COQUILLE Rev George RB Turney Pastor with services in Coquille on April 9 and 10 in Bandon and Gold Beach, plus Port Orford. The Church of the Brethren presents a three act drama In His Strength on Sunday at 8 pm, featuring Peter and the disciple cast, retelling a biblical arc with Easter significance. Holy Name Catholic outlines Holy Week services under Rev D J Keily, with masses and processions across Coquille and surrounding areas.

ST James Episcopal Coquille George Eater Coquie Bandon la Om Gold Beach Port Orford Church OF the Brethren F H. Barr Mae Pete Jesu Harev Peter Ed * Wolff Andrea Peter Ira Root Jemes Albert Reea John Noah Casner Abddias Isaac Milles Mars Herweuryg Pepe

Local Notices Fragment Highlighting Community Events

A garbled cluster of names and places shows a sequence of social mentions. The text references residents such as Mr and Mrs Foard Frender, Mrs Aman, and Hardman family, with trips to Coquille Medford Ashland Central Point and Portia. It notes visits, Sunday calls, and weekend travel, plus a reference to a medical or operation-related note for someone named Aras.

Jamey Aman Sonerny Tohn Fuoes Beart Marshfield FE ¢ Reetare Oetette Reece Trisday ATL Aes Halfa Fayene Aname Pricetown Mio Mos Lye Hardman Max Myrie Hardman Mary Elien Lila Eve John Appleton Thevalan Mark Hardman Lve Hardman Coquille Ben Hardman Lyle Hardman Cecil Little Frank Little James Appleton Frank Littl Ashland Andrew Lillian Waterman James Jewett Central Point Medford Aaren

Community Hosts Week's Social at Barrett Inn

A sequence of visits and dinners highlighted a midweek social from Mesdames W R Cribbins and Les Eden in the Barrett Inn area. Guests included Ott Amstein, N Maye of Camas, Ovid Bryant family, Delbert Neson, Desmond and Johnnie, and Gene Finch birthday party attendees at the O B Finch home in Bridge. Sunday visitors joined Mrs Barrett Zinn and Barbara Cribbins, with Myrtle Point residents noted among the guests.

Burret England Leslie Oaer Mashfield Acre Ott Amstein Ms N Maye Camas Vaes Ovid Bryant Elier Dennis Delbert Neson Desmond Johnnie Deus Applem Jim Jack Rountree Gene Finch O B Finch Bridge Noble Walker Leslie Oden Louie Myrtl Point W R Cribbins Robert Harrison Stanley Arthur Pulford Myrtle Pont Harrison Ovid Barrett Zinn Don Lancaster Fred Lancaster Bandon Don Beckham Marshfield Elva

WPA Improves Library Service at Myrtle Point

WPA funds paid four months wages for a librarian and a worker to classify and type 10,000 library cards at Myrtle Point Library. The project, completed at no city cost, aimed to improve local library service and organization.

Myrtle Point WPA

Community events and school program notes at local venue

A local school held a program Friday with Mrs Ro aon Cine Ladies and families attending. Messages mention Anna Karry, Mrs Adolphus Hayes, Marene and Laciaine, plus Mrs Harold Goss Pie. cocoa was served and attendees included Carl Hainey and children Bill and Carlee at Myrtle Bees area. An Eaton advertisement promotes dairy products and milk makers.

Maite Pruts Oaeek Sday Ecu Ledoan T . Mast Medeck Hot Bares Carl Hainey Bill Carlee Myrtle Anna Karry Aon Cine Mra Adolphus Hayes Child Louis Wna Menty Harold Goss Norway

Myrtle Port Rental Ad Promises Satisfaction Over Phone

A fragmented ad notes a rental service in Myrtle Port offering satisfaction on call and phone contact. It mentions a paired Typewrit and a monthiv ee so'd rented, suggesting a small business promotion with unclear details.

Myrtle Port

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