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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1929
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR mentions second class matter at Myrtle Point under act of March 3 1878. Subscription terms appear. Research note indicates archival mailing and postal classification for 1929.
The article notes massive U S road spending over the last decade with estimates near one trillion dollars. It highlights the global share of highway construction and maintenance benefits for agriculture, industry, and business. It urges rapid improvement of secondary roads to unlock regional potential and ease rural dissatisfaction.
The Port Orford Chamber of Commerce pushes for a sea lion refuge off the local reef with Senator Sterner confirming presidential authority via executive order. Bureau of Fisheries officials, led by Commissioner O Malley, are tasked to conduct four personal investigations and report findings. The effort notes past opposition and aims to curb nuisance and habitat damage while boosting tourism and sport fishing opportunities.
The passage notes a common thread of discontent in towns of similar size. It describes boys wanting to become men and men wanting to remain youths. Around this time, restlessness grows as individuals feel underappreciated and imagine they could do better elsewhere. The piece explores the urge to leave and the blue mood that follows.
Telegram announced the arrival of an 8% pound baby girl to the Beckett grandparents in Wash. Washington visitors include Mr and Mrs S H Newh and family. J T Tu and son Jack Whala hosted guests from Chicago and plan to return home. Albert Pancuas enjoyed a cottage at Sunset Inn. Portard school dismissed early as staff welcomed relatives visiting from Cuba.
The court in Coos County Oregon orders a guardian to sell real estate to fund maintenance of a designated free area amid a disease concern. The order directs publication in a weekly newspaper for three consecutive weeks and sets a September hearing to approve the sale.
Sealed bids for the Cathey Inn Market contract are invited by the County Court of Ian County. Bidders must file the bid with certified funds or cash bond by August 14. A performance bond equal to one hundred percent of the bid will be required. Propser forms and full details available at the Roadmaster in the tour HH equille Oregon.
Fragmentary diary style notice reflecting on the passing of days described as bummers. The speaker notes approaching departure and an affection for autumn as the days begin to leave. Tone is retrospective and personal.
Letters testamentary have been issued for the estate of AL Buer deceased in Coos County Oregon. All persons having claims or vouchers against the estate must present them to the executor at Port Edith Chloe Hilden, Oregon within the next 12 months from the date of probate.
The County Court of Coon County declares a weed control district embracing the entire county for eradication of Canadian thistle morning glory Irish furze and Tipton weed. Harvey Hale is appointed Red Control Supervisor with full authority under chapter 266 Oregon Laws 1928. OD F. Thompson County Judge.
Department of the Interior Land Office in Roseburg Oregon announces that certain individuals filed proof of residence and intent to establish a claim on the described land. The hearing before Edgar A Dodge VS Commissioner will occur in Myrtle Point Oregon on September 10 1929 with witnesses George F Trott Theodore Houser Witham A Fish Hale B Eubanks all of Bridge Oregon expected to attend.
Ed gar A Porter of Dora Oregon filed for three year proof to establish a land claim for the SW of section 11 township 28S range 11W Willamette meridian before US Commissioner Edgar A Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon on August 19 1929 with witnesses Thomas Moryan Everett F Howe Ocrant Weathers and O M Cooper Hamill A Canaday as register. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned administratrix of Charles M Christin deceased invites all persons with claims to present them.
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