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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1930
Page
4
An Ohio style public notice section includes an argument for peace with figures on World War costs and veterans pensions. It also discusses local May Day plans emphasizing indoor activities for children, health projects, and parent cooperation, urging Every Parent and Every Community United for Health for Every Child.
The Agriculture Department at April start estimates U.S. spring wheat acreage trimmed by about seven percent as farmers receive price support encouragement. The farm board warns further cuts may be needed, while observers note uncertainty over total harvest and the crop year. The report also touches social concerns and economic strains among farming families amid broader rural hardship.
President Hoover proclaims May first as Child Health Day and promotes a Child's Bill of Rights ensuring proper birth conditions, safe surroundings, prompt medical care, and basic hygiene education. A Coos County health bulletin suggests May Day could unite the nation in child welfare and health education efforts.
Ancient garden note describes sweet corn thriving in warm, dry summers but needing moisture and good drainage. It promotes Golden Bantam and Golden Bantam crosses, recommends square planting with two foot row spacing, and suggests succession plantings with Golden Bantam as a popular choice.
A historical overview tracing the origin of the Boy Scouts from Baden-Powell in England to the introduction of Scouting in America. It highlights leadership, purpose, and the Scout Oath and Law, stressing citizenship, service, and character as core values upheld by the organization.
A family scene unfolds by the old log fire as Rab and his mother discuss their new debating society. He warns the daughter will be a disciplined, closed group, aiming to tackle difficult questions and keep debates within their own circle.
The district invites bids for janitorial work grounds care and bus driving. Bids will be opened at the board’s next meeting on May 6. The board may reject any bid. All bids must be in by 7 p m May 6. Metta H A
Readable ad copy from Myrtle Point Plumbing Shop invites customers for new plumbing or repair work. The short notice stresses customer satisfaction and reliable service, with contact encouragement.
A list of individuals from across the United States and Canada writes to the Land Settlement Department seeking Oregon land for poultry fruit dairy and farming. Requests include 20 to 2560 acres of unimproved or partly improved land in counties such as Douglas Klamath Lane and surrounding areas with aims spanning dairy hog poultry and general farming. Some prospects plan summer or fall moves and mention proximity to towns and schools.
Three major statewide high school contests and Oregon State College fall in the same week. The Smith Hughes conference for agriculture runs April 24 to 28, the state typing contest finals are April 26, and the state extempore speaking and interpretation contest is April 4.
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