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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1934
Page
2
Robert L. Tucker, Editor and Publisher, lists subscription rates for one year six months and three months. It instructs readers to remit via post office money order or personal check with stamps, currency, or other payment forms sent to the stated address.
A dense string of social items lists visits and guests in Myrtle Point, Coquille, Powers, and nearby towns. Entries mention Belva Steinmier visiting Audrey Lundy in Oregon City, Keneath Dart visiting from Corvallis, and several dinners, trips, and guest stays with local families including Ware, Weekly, Lunds, Guern, and Ras.
The Spectator notes public and prosecutor alike erred in accusing Samuel Insull of massive fraud. It claims the American jury acted as an instrument of justice, vindicating none of the parties and nearly subverting the trial’s outcome.
Caroline M Wer's Lamb in His Bosom wins The Potter prize and follows a pioneer family in George before the Civil War with vivid adventures such as Dean birthing a child and saving her seven in a fire. Martha Ostense's The White Relf centers on Nora Darnell in a Vancouver Island village facing elopement, scorn, and family plots amid island life.
Local notes report visits and travel plans of families including Edgar Rickard and Bird Rickard in Eugene for Christmas with Mrs A M Christensen and Marvine. Other items note Roseburg trips by A M Cooper and gatherings at Lawrence Clinton home, and several callers and holidays plans involving multiple households across Oregon communities.
Lane County farmers purchased 36000 pounds of Grimm alfalfa in 1934 enough to plant about 3000 acres though weather hindered some stands. New potato varieties developed by the U S Department of Agriculture show higher yields with early adoption. Sheepmen in Lake County sold 237034 animals with government drought relief totaling 6068 dollars, aiding forage conservation.
Mrs Frank Wilson of Coquille had a major operation Tuesday at the hospital. Norman Krantz of Roseburg underwent an appendix operation Friday. Lyle Goodwin of Coquille was dismissed Sunday after a major operation weeks ago. Mrs Charlies Trumbull of Bandon recently left the hospital. Elma Avery of Coquille returned home after a recent appendix operation.
The register lists numerous conveyances including Geneva Scofield to Roy Scofield. Homer M Gill. Nan to Delmar area. Abe Corson to Walter Donald. Smith additions in Bandon. Rathbun transfers. Evans Products to Cev W Bryant. and multiple parcel transfers in or near Marshfield, Powers, and other Oregon locales. Other entries show reorganizations of Bay Lumber and realty distributions to various individuals and companies.
Readable segments show Myrtle Point and Myrtle Creek pupils, teachers, and delegates at the Southwest Oregon League conference in Cow River area, along with class notes on poetry, farming topics, and student activities. Mentions include Miss Vincent, Eleanor Breuer, and Myrtle Point participants.
A series of real estate transactions are listed including Gunter and others recording Nov 16 1834 correcting misread section 18 to section 38 on Haynes Slough. Phillips Hambaugh Realty and Construction to A A and Bessie N Dismukes Lots 4 and 8 Block 3 Central addition North Bend for 309.50. Viola and Alyron Kilgore to Adella Y Olsen realty in section 88 on Tenmile Creek. Combs heirs lease agreement with a two year option to purchase the Liberty theater property for 16400 with 3900 down and 3.40 per year until paid. Loritan Investment to Gunderson 9 55 acres in Glasgow towns along the Kentuck inlet road reserving coal oil and mineral rights. Phillips Commbaugh Realty and Construction to Mildred Rolan 324 for lots 1 4 Block 4 City of Coos Bay. Same company to Grace Thomas 609 for lots 7 and 3% blocks 8 City of Cras h Where. Ella Peart Willey to Philla Jensen realty in Section 202 to view. The Wileys to Freda A Elis more Fairview realty and Portland Ellis property on the far locale.
The fragment identifies JHE Myrtle as EAF managing editor and sports reporter, suggesting a staff position and beat coverage. No additional context or events are provided in the readable text to summarize.
A chaotic scene unfolds near the library as a confrontation turns violent with swift blows and a pursued rider. Bystanders scramble while a boy’s bike and a damaged dictionary become tangled symbols of the commotion at Union High and surrounding streets.
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