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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1928
Page
3
Local authorities set aside time next week for Marshfield’s annual cleanup. Reports cover thefts, drownings, and county tax delinquencies, with multiple incidents across Coos and Curry counties including a chicken theft and a rural carrier’s death.
Tax delinquencies and penalties are outlined for Coos county residents while notes report Women's Club grants to Coquille Library, a Marshfield death, and county facilities. Reedsport plant reconstruction by Anderson Packing Co. tops local updates as Gardiner seeks ferry service to Coos Bay. Cannery plans eyed near Tillamook and Astoria. property changes occur on Cous Bay. Local development includes a Coquille business block and Skaggs Safeway room lease, plus legal cases in Coquille.
The warden outlines fishing rules for Coos and Curry counties. The trout season in streams above tidewater opened Sunday. Unlawful to fish at night without proper times. prohibit spearing and using more than one line. three hooks on floating bass plugs. distance from fishways. land access permissions. trout under six inches. transporting game fish without permit. licenses required for fishing and gun use. women need a fishing license. Details available from agents, clerk, or A M Fish, deputy game warden, Coquille.
Eleven members of the Heng Hand club met at Bill Beckett’s home for bridge on Wednesday afternoon. Topics of interest to the club were discussed, then the remainder of the afternoon was spent sewing. Hostess served a lunch. Next meeting planned with Mrs Rossaggi on April 25. The North Counties Oil Co drills for oil in Humboldt County California reports oil in well number two now down 2200 feet.
A Washington Supreme Court decision holds a driver is liable for any accident caused by failing to sound the horn when overtaking another vehicle. The ruling, cited by the Oregon State Motor Association, suggests Oregon would likely adopt the same rule, requiring audible warning before passing.
The Ice Dealer secures the Summer Popularity Prize for his Cake of Congealed Coolness. Without Ice, Baby’s milk would curdle and Butter would swoon, altering summer sweets and even prompting jokes about moving to Alaska. Nearby, a 60 acre muskrat farm near Bt. Helens is planned for development.
Travelers complain about the Rogue River ferry on Roosevelt highway with a new Wedderburn to Gold Beach route. Long waits and infrequent trips prompt talk of a bridge as traffic grows heavy. Crescent City council restricts use of fire equipment to city limits and taxes slot machines $10 annually.
Mrs R H Rice aged 60 an invalid died Monday at daughter Mrs H L Close home in Bride district from heart trouble. Born in Texas she lived many years at Kahlotus Washington where husband died. She previously lived with a daughter in Bandon before moving to Bridge last year. Survived by three daughters. Body sent to Kahlotus for burial after preparation at Schroeder Mortuary.
The Stanfield delegate Robt N Stanfield of Oregon proposes delegates to the Coes county meeting. He urges support for county candidates and outlines the number of delegates needed.
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