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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1933
Page
1
The piece extols newspapers as permanent records guiding readers and families while noting the high costs of production and press services funded by advertising. It condemns "Dodgers" and cheap ads for harming trust, urging established firms to support fair, community-minded commerce and responsible advertising practices.
The Monday meeting of the Woman's club celebrated the seventh annual Pioneer Day with pioneer settlers sharing arrival dates from 1886. Prizes honored oldest lady Mary C Barker oldest man R C Dement couple longest married Mr and Mrs H C Fox. Pioneers listed include Rev E V Ostrander Anna Ames and A J Radabaugh whose arrival to Coos county dates back to 188? marked the county’s 88th anniversary.
The Garden Club met at Mr and Mrs Henry Schroeder on Tuesday with many members present. Plans for a Community Day flower show on April 20 were finalized and May city beautification activities were outlined. Committee roles were assigned, judges to be appointed by the chamber of commerce, and a soil preparation paper by A M Cooper was read.
Herman Redford was accidentally shot in the right hand while walking with a shotgun on Sugar'saf mountain. The weapon discharged as he allegedly held the barrel, causing injuries that required four miles to the highway and treatment at Mast hospital where the wound was cauterized and dressed. He recovered without broken bones and reported no lasting effects.
A two vehicle collision on the Myrtle Point to Coquille highway north of Myrtle Point left three Coquille girls injured and their sedan wrecked but minor injuries overall. Jeanette Pook and two other Coquille residents were in a car that lost control and plunged into a ditch. a second car carrying Mr and Mrs Whitton Richardson and their five year old son overturned in the ditch, leaving the mother and child uninjured while Mr Richardson sustained a knee injury and was treated at a hospital.
Delegations from Klamath Jackson Josephine and Curry counties attended a Grants Pass gathering last Thursday to push forest relief and reforestation work in Southwestern Oregon. WR Reynolds spoke on the committee role while GE Mitchell and McCarthy of the forest service outlined relief impacts on their department.
Oregon taxpayers use school and municipal warrants to pay taxes. Warrants cover about 80 percent of taxes for individuals or corporations, with bonds and interest excluded. The new law could boost warrant circulation and ease tax payments.
John Jenkins employed by Herman Detlefsen of Norway suffered a fall while visiting his daughter Beurgh in Marshfield. He stepped onto a back porch Saturday night, possibly fainted, and crushed the left shoulder bone. He learned of the fracture Tuesday and was treated at Mast hospital with a sling. a body cast was deemed unnecessary.
Oregon motorists weigh renewal and replacement options as new law allows waiving exams for renewals in most cases while maintaining checks for physical or mental fitness. Examinations continue for first time licenses with driving, road rules, and basic vision tests.
Leaves May 15 for a western and eastern tour to mark their golden wedding anniversary. Leaves for Los Angeles to visit son-in-law J J Lawrence and daughter, then to Evanston Illinois to see daughter Mrs J T Leimert. Visits Delaware near Columbus to see oldest son Henry Bob Ostrander and youngest son Donald joins until June 1. Stops include Ellwood Stone Park and Ellensburg Washington before returning to Myrtle Point by the first Sunday in August.
Myrtle Point residents rally for Community Day with a besbell game horse shoe tournament tug of war and races in the afternoon. The Spring Flower Show runs at the Myrtle hotel building with prize ribbons and three free visitor prizes. Evening events include a show and Lions club dance with free tickets and draws for cash prizes. Merchants offer bargains and prizes donated by the Chamber of Commerce Norris Grocery Mayor Tedsen and Lions club to promote trade at home.
Nine year old Gilbert Swenson, son of Robert Swenson of Gaylord, suffered a serious injury Sunday afternoon after falling from a leg he was playing on. He was taken to Mast hospital Monday and found to have a broken left arm at the shoulder, requiring a body cast.
In Myrtle Point Community Day a tug of war pits Broad Vente Gravelford Norway against Myrtle Point. The match promises safe, entertaining diversion with spectators protected. Gravelford and Broadbent boast rope feats and a mountain entrance tale.
The Myrtle Point Community Day features a horse shoe tournament contested by local dairy makers. Entrants include Gravelford Creamery Arago Norway Lundy and Myrtle Point cheese factories with a substantial prize for the winner.
Lawrence Woodward of Merced California was killed Tuesday night in an accident while working as a truck operator in an orchard. Born June 26 1897 in Una Alaska he moved with his parents to Arago as a boy and spent most of his youth there. He graduated from Oregon State College in 19 then married Eileen Huxtable in 1932 and lived in Merced. He is survived by his widow his mother Edith Woodward seven sisters and two brothers Tyrell and Wayne both of Arago. Funeral services will be held Friday in Merced.
The Coos County Methodist rally met at Myrtle Point's Methodist church with delegations from Myrtle Point North Bend Marshfield Coquille and Pioneer. The all day event opened with registration at 10 30 devotionals led by Rev Dunlap of North Bend a noon meal followed by a program including the one act play A Woman Shall Lead a Myrtle Point cast and musical numbers by local vocalists and a chalk drawing by Marguerite Sunshrup.
Fragmentary text notes a lodge anniversary and mentions Odd Fellows, a venue or meeting place, and a person named Wade. The readable parts suggest a commemorative gathering at a lodge hall with unspecified date and participants.
At the Oregon Future Farmers of America annual state convention officers were elected and awards given. The group recognized members from Forest Grove Newberg and other towns for achievements including a Farmer degree and eastern representation.
A rambling notice highlights Myrtle Point festivities with orange and black Mother Hubbards for Safeway waiters and a promised river trip. Lou Pearce notes tires deflating while Al Bezeskey and Al’s transport offer lure attendees. Mayor and locals joke about prizes, shovels, and fish hooks amid a chaotic, playful scene.
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