22 Aug 1929
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1929
Page
1
An incomplete transcription describes a small town incident with a fire or attack. It mentions neighbors responding, possible evacuation or aid efforts, and references to a few local residents and timing of events. The text is garbled, but implies community impact.
Ben McMullen’s Matea Equipment sits ready while a test well in the thin section awaits signed leases. He warns the project may move to another field if property owners do not sign, risking losses and delaying potential oil flow.
The Portland Journal notes the Graf Zeppelin covered 11000 miles from Lakehurst to Tokyo in 157 hours 26 minutes total. It averaged about 70 mph on the Lakehurst to Tokyo leg and logged 56 hours 20 minutes for the Lakehurst Friedrichshafen leg. The Friedrichshafen to Tokyo leg took 102 hours 50 minutes. An additional aviation milestone cited is the Spokane to New York round trip refueled in the air.
Mrs. O E Laird of Myrtle Point heads a statewide Oregon campaign to raise 50000 dollars to match 50000 appropriated by the last legislature for an infirmary on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene. University mothers and Womanc' League students back the drive after a fall influenza outbreak overwhelmed the 18 bed old frame infirmary.
A L Martin, longtime division finhager of the Mountain Dialbet Power Company in Marshheld, has been promoted to district manager of Western Wyoming Power Company. The upgrade at the plant costs 1,208,000 dollars and includes a high power line to connect at Rereburg.
G. Bingham of Myrtle Point secured the county contract to grade 1,800 feet of the Catching Inlet market road with work to start immediately. His bid was 1,964.40 dollars, just 3.96 under the next lowest bid. A second contract for 2,400 feet of grading on the North Fork of Coos River will be let this fall.
Secretary of State Hal forwarded the 1988 1986 motor vehicle laws compilation to The Herald noting that the volume covers current and upcoming effective laws including the fee schedule and six month temporary licenses for 1929 plates. It outlines license renewal changes July 1 1930 and fee scales by weight with reductions and adjustments through early 1931. Chas Adams arrived from Rogue River for a few days of business.
Gardiner hosts a $3,000,000 deal by Gardiner Mill & Lumber and Umpqua Pulp & Paper, Portland, taking over ten M1 holdings with 800,000,000 feet timber and Gardiner townsite. W L Nederhoed announces the project expected to add 225 mill jobs and 150 pulp workers, boosting harbor facilities and water rights for a 100 ton daily mill, with lumber and pulp exports to Japan.
W. T. Lehnherr Myrtle Point pioneer arrived from Eugene with son in law David Norcross on Wednesday. They planned a brief stop before continuing to Gold Beach and then Los Angeles. Mrs. Norcross works as a journalist at Tillamook and Will is a school principal at Metsgar.
A group of injured Bewe valley workers, treated locally after a four way accident with Red Skull l and a frastere letter, requested transfer to Portland hospital. Mersh eld and AWetrident accompanied Mrs ooalee to oversee welfare while the peta Keepitel association handles care contract.
Eugene and Coquille meet to decide the Valley Bay league championship after a close season. Coquille won game one 2 to 0 at Coquille, Eugene tied the series Sunday at Eugene with a 5 to 4 win. A decisive game is scheduled for Sunday with local fans planning large turnout.
Officials report eight children examined at the Mealth Clinic with seven sessions held statewide averaging strong attendance. In Arage the tally stood at seven, while Myrtle Point shows potential for greater outreach in upcoming clinics slated for about a month hence with a formal newspaper notice to follow.
The state highway oiling crew arrived in Bandon last week from the Myrtle Point Roseburg highway. They completed the second application on several miles and are applying a second coat on the road between Bandon and Denmark. After finishing here they will return to the Myrtle Point Roseburg highway for additional work.
At a Monday meeting the council heard objections to the fee department over fire protection concerns and unpaid cement walk assessments. The fire department asserts its readiness and rural aid, while agreeing to hear objections on costs and pursue collection. Officials also discussed improving city water purification to balance chemical levels.
Fisher, chairman of the park commission at Marshfield, says plans to open Coos Head park on government property overlooking Coos Bay are moving forward. A gravel road will be built and plots for cottages may be rented. the cliff front will be park land with cottages set back.
Mr Gray announces an upcoming coast travel connection from south to San Francisco with a 14 souks journey up the coast. The schedule shows arrivals at Marshfield 8 00 p m and Eureka 6 30 p m with San Francisco arrival 9 06 a m after Portland, effective immediately.
Myrtle Point Grange discussed a fair booth and other preparations at Tuesday’s meeting. They set the next session for the 10th due to fair scheduling and considered a one day reporters’ school at Coquille on September 5th and Pomona Grange plans at Helow Stump.
The Myrtle Point Lions led by Clinton issued a relay race challenge at a Coquille luncheon in a Sentinel report. They also taunted the Bandon Lions for a tug of war and secured horses for the fair events. Ferguson challenged Myrtle Point to an indoor baseball game at Coquille park next Tuesday with a single advantage for visitors, prompting a witty reply about player loans.
Portland Oregonian notes a new state law affecting meat dealers. It requires a regulatory tag issued under the law and directs farmers and stock raisers to comply with the tagging rule, with enforcement details outlined.
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