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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1929
Page
8
The column covers the Marlin Evans family enjoying a new Pontiac and hints at local shopping tips. It mentions Mrs Augusta Prey suffering optical nerve pain, neighbor moves, a missing lamb, farm store advice, spray instructions for roses, and updates on residents including Mr and Mrs Henry Miller, Rev and Mrs Ostrander, and Dennison and Bartletts renting a house.
Lyle Baker of Cedar Rapids Iowa wrote a blood note urging Americans to quit liquor and then killed himself saying it takes power to live His final act and words underline a sober warning amid a column of local notices and town news including visitors and events at Myrtle Point and Marshfield.
Joe Whobrey faced a jury in Justice E A Dodge's court on a charge of hunting varmints without a license. Deputy Game Warden Forsythe testified. The jury found for the defendant as statements about license requirements were clarified by a state commission letter.
Mies Mable Lundy daughter of Mr indo Mra Wal bundy wed at the Luna home Saturday evening at six. Officiant Res Ostrander presided as the couple small ceremony, then guests joined for dinner at Coquile before a short wedding trip. The Lewellers plan an extended celebration and future plans remain undecided.
A church food sale at the First Presbyterian Church raises funds for local families. Volunteers prepare meals and baked goods for sale, inviting community members to support the charitable event and enjoy Sunday treats.
L Handerson born 1864 in Crete Illinois longtime Myrtle Point resident since 1906 funeral details note his service as school custodian from 1908 until five years ago and his care for local bank buildings after leaving school work. He and his wife visited family in Great Falls and Sumas before returning home two months ago and were injured in a Roseburg train wreck. He was a member of the local First United Methodist Church and prominent in the community with his wife and children remaining in Sumas and Great Falls.
Dairymen may receive more for dates under a 14W proposal. The article notes district reactions and mentions a cow involved in a public service incident. Names and places are unclear due to OCR damage but reference to dairy industry and local committees is evident.
The Willamette Glee club performed at the university auditorium on Wednesday evening to a well attended crowd. The varied program included solos duets a marimba and trumpet solo a clever reading and a notable illusion act that drew strong applause.
Fragmented report notes talk about traffic counts between Myrtle Point Hoffman Bridge and Reedsport. It mentions the Oregon State Highway Commission, car travel numbers, and road conditions with gravel work expected near the highway. The text is garbled but centers on highway status and maintenance.
殖 A Salem hearing recounts opposition to repealing a law seen as vital to keeping a fleet operating near Geld Beach. Witnesses warn that repealing the law would force plant closures, leaving smaller operators with little chance to survive while serving the public.
The family expresses heartfelt gratitude for the sympathy and expressions of kindness shown during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. They extend appreciation to friends neighbors and the community for support during this difficult time.
Notice announces sale of land in Oregon under the General Land Office rules. Bidding starts at $400 per acre with highest bid accepted March 0, 1929 at the land office. bidder must pay amount immediately and claimants must file objections by sale time. Hamill A Canaday, Register.
A large church group met at Mrs Grant Carrick’s home with many present. A bake sale is planned for Saturday at the Farmers store to support the effort. A missing aluminum pan described as a heat resistant overbearing wear-over shape prompted a reward for its return or information. a boy scout or campfirer may earn a dollar for locating it.
Arthur Mo Crosby longtime Ford community resident died Sunday at his home after a month long illness due to a bronchial pneumonia. He was 33, born February 5 1880, survived by wife Nettie Ivers and three children Elfis Ixela May Marvin Darrell, his parents Mr and Mrs Jeff Crosby of Dorn, two sisters and a brother, and sister in Monrovia California attended the funeral. Funeral services Friday February 8 at Dora chapel with Rev Frank Bunch officiating and burial at Dora.
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