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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1945
Page
1
The notice details elk hunting closures and seasons under state rule No. 90 and No. 42, covering areas from Myrtle to the Cascades and extending from Nov 8 to Nov 1 inclusive. It notes quail seasons locally and lists migratory federal guidelines.
A brief outline notes the early history of the section and describes an upcoming event projected to grow.
At Coquille City Hall farmers heard USDA Wage Stabilisation details from Alden Orr Verne Livesay and J W Reed of the Oregon Wage Board. The program allows wage rates up to 200 per month or the 1945 rate without direct approval, with penalties for violations and emphasis on cooperative administration.
Members of the Myrtle Point riding club began at 8 30 at the fair grounds and rode 9 miles toward Reed's Ford meeting a Catching Creek group. They crossed the river at Reed's Ford and halted for lunch with a two hour rest then proceeded via McCall road to Long Prairie and Taylor Cement stock ranch before returning through Twin Oaks district. Route planned by Russel Dement and Roland Weakly. Another ride is planned in about two weeks.
A local cheese plant installs a new can washer at Byrne Point to speed milk can processing. The machine handles 12 cans per minute using hot water and steam, aiding the creamery and farmers by shortening washing time as cans move from the conveyor line.
The Myrtle Point Riding Club met at City Hall Friday to elect officers. Harold Cline resigned. new officers named are President Leland Barklow, Vice President Russell Dement, and Secretary Mrs Waldemar Gurney. Five new members enrolled and plans include a new clubhouse and a mounted drill team for the Coon County Fair with regular meetings on the first and third Fridays.
Jersey breeders meet at the University of Oregon State College Corvalis for the annual state picnic hosted by Linn-Benton club and the OS C dairy department. The program opens at 1 oclock Sunday August 12 with a classification demonstration by I W Slater and H P Ewart followed by talks on fertility studies by Dr I R Jones.
One hundred seven 4-H boys and girls enrolled for the annual encampment of farmers at Camp Lawhorn. The session runs through Sunday with Mrs Helen Cowgill and state department staff helping with training. Al Gress and Cecelia Van Winkle lead boys and girls activities.
Mr and Mars Harry Farnham of Bakersfield and Mr and Mrs Paul Breuer visited Coos Bay on Tuesday. The men attended the Rotary luncheon at the Chandler hotel at noon.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Eldon Brodie underwent a surgical operation on Monday July 23 at Doernbecker Hospital in Fort. The report notes Mr Bret will visit within two weeks.
The final papers completed a sale of Volkmar’s hardware store in Raleigh. New owner Percy Siuteing plans to liquidate stock and shift to other business ventures. Volkmar will visit relatives and move headquarters to be with his nephew Raleigh Greene in Port.
The Oregon extension service reports 4-H membership rising to 23,408 in 1944 from 21,801 in 1945 while rural youth numbers show 49,677 statewide. Oregon’s 46.9 percent club participation leads the western states and rivals the best in New England, as leaders push to maintain this edge.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mrs Hams Dymront and a baby, with a vague note about a true visit with her parents. Sources unclear on location or date. no clear events or institutions established.
Last Saturday several business and residence properties changed hands. Mrs. A. L. Powrie bought the Myrtle News stand from Mr. Corda Lewellen and took immediate possession. Mrs. Hexel's corner property at Sixth and Barris was purchased by Mrs. Delia Belloni, now occupied by the Walter Ailen family.
Fragmentary OCR lists individuals including Charles SodGiacken Fred Koehs Curtis Beck Warren Hage Kateas Fred Butcher Rogeras and mentions July 28 with vague event notes. No clear action, location, or outcome is provided in readable text.
Percy Schroeder and two companions traveled from Tillamook to attend the Pioneer picnic at Sinda Coquille and visit relatives and friends in town and nearby.
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