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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1931
Page
3
Public notice of a foreclosure sale in Coos County Oregon case 9578 involving A J Radabaugh Trustees as plaintiff and Holt Chase Canning Co Inc and A C Chass as defendants. Property in Myrtle Point area to be auctioned August 22, 1931 at 10 a m for cash to satisfy 2916 17 with 8 interest, 290 attorney fee and costs.
In the cause of J W Barnett et al vs John Dornath et al Case 9460 the sheriff will sell the defendants interests in the southwest quarter section 9 township 29 south range 13 west Willamette Meridian Coos County Oregon to satisfy judgments including 209.83 and 376 drawing and filing Wen 765 attorney fee 43.80 costs with accruing costs. The sale is on Saturday August 22 1931 at 10 am at the front door of the County Courthouse Myrtle Point. The property is to be sold free of encumbrances but subject to redemption as provided by law. Dated July 16 1931 H E Hess Sheriff Coos County Oregon. Published Myrtle Point Herald July 23 August 6 18 20
Department of the Interior General Land Office Roseburg Oregon July 10 1931 notices Fred Christensen of the lord Oregon filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish a homestead claim for SW SW 2 and SE SE 8 Township 31 S Range 38 W Willamette Meridian before Edgar A Dodge US Commissioner Myrtle Point Oregon on August 18 1931 witnesses Fred E Burgess Fremont M Joffrey Mike Trammel Willis Chandler and Hamilton Cannday Register
Mary Headman of Powers Oregon files intent to prove up a homestead claim for lots 14 and 19, section 13, township 81 south range 12 west Willamette Meridian. Hearing before Edgar A Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon on August 81st 1931. Ida Greenfield Edward W Bryant Florence H Larson Milton R Lee listed as witnesses. Robert E Crawford Acting Register.
Farmer offers 25 acres within walking distance of Ashland near schools with a good barn and dwelling plus outbuildings. Includes 15 milk cows and about 10 dead stock. Valley value $6500 to $7000 with equipment. Seeks trade for a dairyable place here. Property clear.
Citizens support Monday night action to remove and repair town sidewalks. The council weighs costs against future lawsuits and notes some walks can be rebuilt cheaper now. Where repair suffices, only fixes are asked. where beyond repair, removal is urged. The piece ends with a quip on needed inventions.
The Herald notes the strain of rising costs as modern conveniences expand. It cites a city power and light bill over 100 in council proceedings, reflecting on how affordability shifts when money tightens and utilities rise for short-term service.
The Herald hints at a growing public discussion on municipal ownership of utilities. While not explicit advocacy, readers sense a forthcoming live issue likely to appear before the people soon.
A local plea urges Myrtle Point city council to revise an old fire safety ordinance to allow camp cabins. Authors argue tourists would spend on groceries drugs dry goods clothing and garages and may attract new residents. They warn the town risks growth by maintaining restrictive rules.
A quirky ad-style note urges readers to begin saving time from now. It claims the Time Bank will be ready to lend value for every moment, insisting time is money and you can start tomorrow to cash in.
A Northwestern University marketing professor reports that firms increasing advertising during a recession saw only a 12 percent sales drop versus 26 percent for those cutting ads. In 1922, those firms were 7 percent above pre‑recession levels while those reducing ads remained down 12 percent. The magazine notes executives will likely revive ad budgets once business improves.
Sunday school attendance reached 39 with Maude Hooton as superintendent and Lilsh Luttrell to take over next week. Various notices include birthdays, visitors from California, a foot injury near Remote, a Christian Endeavor gathering, and a birthday dinner for Attle Edson Culver. Families from Arago and Coquille joined gatherings at Culver and Barnett homes.
A local Myrtle Point council discusses permits for camp cabins and a lease on Alder and Spatreets. Officials consider defining action until the next meeting or when more members attend.
A fable explains life as a time bank with 86400 seconds deposited each day. Any unused seconds vanish at night, with no carryover or tomorrow credit, urging you to make full use of every day’s time.
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