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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1930
Page
4
The article recalls husking bees as a social centerpiece in rural life. It contrasts traditional hand husking with modern machine husking and shredding, noting how machinery reduces romance and social gathering while increasing efficiency. It ends by humorously observing marriages sometimes go awry after such events.
The article notes Myrtle Point residents are familiar with Christmas Ravings Clubs where people make small weekly deposits through the year. Across the U S , many deposit sums from ten cents to dollars, accumulating millions to be returned with interest before Christmas.
A reflective note ponders what happens to furniture too worn for the poor yet not old enough for the rich as Christmas prompts thoughts on value and generosity. The piece evokes Santa’s fortunes and how households decide to dispose of or repurpose aging possessions.
The drought caused widespread crop losses and extensive tree deaths in all regions. Forest fires, unchecked by war-related restraints, burned across miles of timber, threatening shade trees and prompting a proposed nationwide tree planting drive for future generations. The note ends with a speculative aside about motorists naming their cars.
Roger W Babson, noted economist, argues in Collier's Weekly that advertising on an unprecedented scale can revive the economy. He claims the problem is poor circulation of money and that advertising speeds up money flow, creating more business when the nation needs it most. Also notes radio static as a distant aside.
Prisoners at the Oregon Big House enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner with full courses and a movie show under Superintendent Henry Myers. Menu included roast turkey cranberry sauce dressing gravy candied yams potato salad pie applesauce cake coffee and fresh apples. One mother notes pride as her daughter wears a hat downtown.
Oregon lawmakers ready for the January 12 start as Governor-Elect Meter waits to unveil plans. Bills target highway and motor vehicle law revamps, taxation, and the power question. Proposals include filling legislative vacancies and pushing an August or September armary election.
The measure by Senator J F Bennett proposes governor appointments to fill legislature vacancies with house ratification, following Governor Norbin seeking AG opinion on constitutional issues. The rule would apply to unexpired terms, ending at the next general election, and would exclude primary or regular election candidates from appointment.
Students pursuing vocational education have doubled in recent months as unemployment rises, said O. D. Adams state director of vocational education. Those seeking training are using the slack industrial period to become more skilled workers.
Salem Oregon December 1 Eight guidelines for motorists and pedestrians were urged by the secretary of state. They advise giving others the benefit of doubt obeying traffic rules look both ways drive discretely keep focus avoid envy and be considerate.
Oregon officials urge home buyers to act now as lumber and materials cost about one quarter less than a year ago. Builders expect prices to rise toward normal in a year if conditions recover, while unemployment relief from construction gains is anticipated.
Local plumbing service invites contact for new plumbing or repair needs. They promise customer satisfaction with all work guaranteed and a focus on pleasing the client.
Notice states the executor has duly qualified in Myrtle Point Oregon and all persons with claims against the estate must present them with vouchers to the undersigned. The notice names the court and requires claim submission by determined deadline.
Department of the Interior General Land Office Roseburg Oregon November 18 1930 notice states Albert David Hanshaw of Remote Oregon filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish his claim to the land described Section 11 Township 29 South Range 10 West Willamette Meridian before Edgar A Dodge USB Commissioner Myrtle Point Oregon on December 20 1930 witnesses Clarence Dix C H Lester Joseph Sullivan and Delbert McBee all of Remote Oregon
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