19 Dec 1929
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1929
Page
1
Scrambled notes show a meeting vote for the Keaguers club with plans to hold the next gathering in Marshfield in January. The exact date is unclear from the fragment.
Fragmentary text mentions a school in Costa and growth prospects for several years. Other snippets refer to a street scene and scents, but details are unreadable.
The city council debated fair water charges and adopted three ordinances. One updates water rates, another governs connections, and a third allows police entry for inspections. An emergency clause made the measures effective January first.
The ICC requires Union Pacific to build a roughly 200 mile line from Crane Oregon to Crescent Lake joining Southern Pacific and Great Northern. The route would connect Coos Bay to Marshfield and allow direct shipments to eastern points, bypassing Portland. Realization may be delayed if UP opposes, potentially sending the matter to the Supreme Court.
Sixteen dairymen attended the second Ed School night held in the agriculture rooms of the union. The Smith Hughes department of the school organized the event with Earl B R Cooly presiding. Next meeting set for January 3 at the high school to discuss Feeding Dairy Cows for winter production and other topics.
The Elks of Marshfield coordinate countywide aid to needy families in Myrtle Point and nearby areas. Residents can list families with names ages and needed items so the committee can deliver Christmas dinners toys and useful gifts. Mrs Leta Arnold and Clark Fensler head the local effort and will report totals to Marshfield.
A reader warns against being surprised if a police or water department member arrives at any time to demand entry and inspect premises for possible issues.
The American Legion Post voted to convert the Adams blacksmith shop on Maple Street into a boys recreation room for Myrtle Point. Charles Adams donated the space, conditionally free of charge for Legion activities, with usage limited by funds. Residents and business leaders are urged to support the project as a positive community effort.
The operetta Windwills of Holland presented by the junior high school students last night was well received. The lead cast Raymond Carver Alice May Endicott Imogene Burgess Phyldelias Morris Wilfred Neal Harold Mullen Robert Lever Thelma Stevens delivered grown up performances with strong voices. Chorus members included Laurie Lemon Kathryn Hamilton Eleanor Breuer Viola Elis Clarice Shelton Mary Massie Geraldine Reed Alta Miller Ann Harlocker Savilla Robinson Eileen Clinton Hildred Redell Madge Nelson Phyllis Dement Eloise Keller Lou Emma Vandevort and workhands Warren Curry Roderick Barklow Earl Shrader Kenneth Diets Vernon Pearson Howard Redell Marion Close Thomas Lemon Lee Jarvis and Walter Jarvis. Guy Mann suffers eye irritation from asbestos under the lid this week.
The Myrtle Point volunteer firemen announce a Christmas night dance at the Oaka with Fid Neideigh's orchestra. Proceeds will fund new fire equipment, a worthy cause for the community.
Monday afternoon Mr and Mrs G J Daily suffered injuries when their Dodge touring car rolled at Ghosty Point near Myrtle Point while carrying groceries and feed. Bert Doyle driving an Essex with Sandy Ellis as passenger assisted at once. Daily blamed himself for turning out too far. Mrs Daily hospitalised. car sustained heavy damage. Laura Luttrell returned from Bugess visit.
Jarvis, a noted dog hunter in southwestern Oregon, has decided to abandon hunting after state game commission concerns over selling dogs used to trap big cats. He previously supplied cougars to collectors and hunters, sometimes placing three cats at once, drawing attention from sportsmen in the region.
The American Legion placed a large spruce on Spruce Street between the Gecemitgy Bank and Perkins Drug Store to glow during Christmas. Mountain States Ryser Company supplied the lights. Matsy Brownson delivered the tree from Bridge. Harold Bargett, William Coleman, and Roy Spires organized installation. No services are planned this year due to Christmas on a Wednesday and prior commitments. churches and groups hold events over the weekend with families gathering around home trees.
Emma Sehneider received a telegram from General McNery confirming his recommendation for her appointment as postmaster at Myrtle Point. He vows to push the nomination swiftly to secure confirmation. Schneider has served four years as postmaster, delivering steady service to the town.
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