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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1929

Page

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Farmers' Week program set for Coos county

Prominent men will discuss farming matters during Farmers' Week to be held in Coquille and Marshfield. Topics include pastures and forage crops, dairy diseases and dairy outlook, new cream rating bill, poultry diseases, and egg production. Ranchers gain insights from national figures at ten and again at 130 daily.

Farmers’ Institute Coquille Marshfield G R. Hyslop Harvey Hale Coos County WB. J. Jamleca Prof. Brandt Mickle

Dairy bill referred to agriculture committee in Senate

The dairy bill by Representative T G Johnson on compulsory cream grading faced debate in Salem. President A Norblad referred it to the agriculture committee. Senator Joe Dunne and Senator Bam H Brown sought livestock or industry referrals but both motions failed. The Senate ultimately sent the bill to the agriculture committee.

Herald Salem T G. Johnson Senate A . Norblad Astoria Agriculture Committee Joe Dunne Portland Bam H. Brown Marion County Notblad Charles Hall Geos County Newblad Dunse Brown I. O. Bailey Wme Committee On Industry Agriculture Committees

New Gas Station Planned at Triangular Block Site

The Unies Of Co has acquired part of the triangle between Spruce and Maple and Eighth and Railroad avenues to build an oil and gas station soon. George Hall, local company rep, declined to comment. Ed Lewellen of North Bend visits for dental work. in his absence son Lloyd and wife run the store. Mrs Lewellen has once again partnered with Keiser despite tensions.

the Unies of] Co Spruce Maple Street Eighth and Railroad Avenue George Hall Ed Lewellen North Bend Lioyd

Tobacco Cultivation Prospects In Cogs County

Yesterday, Mr. Besosky said he is encouraged about tobacco culture in Cogs county and plans to plant seed this spring. He has seed to plant ten acres but prefers a conservative scale. The moisture is just right and the soil seems well suited. He envisions a future linking tobacco with the dairy industry and intends to try it. Mr Bailor, from Elk creek near the North Fork road, showed tobacco samples at the fair last fall grown on his ground near Besosky's home.

Cogs County Beaosky Wisconsin Besosky

Dairymen Invited to Night School on Dairy Herd Welfare

Dairymen from the Gravel Ford region are urged to attend a Dairymen’s Night School next Wednesday. Speaker Elton Kay of Riverton will discuss abortion in dairy cows with charts. Dairy extension specialist N C Jamison of O A C may attend to speak on herd management, with Dr. W. V. Galliver also appearing. Earl R. Cooley of Myrtle Point High School oversees the Gravel Ford program noting abortion and herd illness threaten dairy business and cause losses.

Gravel Ford Elton Kay Riverton N C Jamison Hhe W. V. Glaliyer Earl R R. Cooley Smith-Mughes Myrtle Point Union High School

Oregon Referee Named for Coos County Championship Game

Chas Speers of the state university will officiate the high school basketball clash between the local team and North Bend high for the Coos county championship. The decision aims to ensure fair dealing for the many fans attending tomorrow night’s game.

North Bend High Chas. Speers The State University Coos County

Brewster Operetta Nets Funds for School House

The Myrtle Leaf Club of Brewster valley staged an operetta in the Community hall Saturday night that netted 44 dollars 25 cents for school house purposes. H O Vowell pleaded guilty to liquor possession before Justice RE A Dodge and was fined 200 dollars and jailed 60 days. E E Oaks and Deputy Sheriff Hunt made the arrest.

Myrtle Leaf Club Brewster Valley H. O. Vowell Coquille RE. A. Dodge E. E. Oaks Hunt

Bald Hill road funds approved at county meeting

At a county meeting last Thursday 8000 dollars were allotted to surface the Bald Hill road, which runs from the Myrtle Point Coquille highway to Cooper bridge. Arago hill road received 1000 and Fox Bridge Gravel Ford 3000.

Bald Hill Myrtle Point- Coquille Highway North Fork Bridge Cooper Bridge Arago Hill Road Fox Bridge

Pan Returned After Woman's Club Dinner

Members of the Woman's club hosting the Home Products dinner praised the act of returning a pan and spoon borrowed for the event. A committee member found the items on her porch next day and noted the kindness of those who returned them.

Woman's Club the Herald

Boy Scout Address Highlights Community Support and Road Closure Talk

A Myrtle Point chamber meeting heard W L Hayward describe the Boy Scout movement and its financiers while urging local backing for the program. Delegates from Fishtrap and Arago urged closing the Sampa Mountain road during logging months to allow timber removal, with Carey Logging Co offering $1000 and a 60 foot right of way.

Boy Scout Movement Dlstriet Ceeck Chamber of Commerce Hamm Tueday Fate Board Wallace Dement Chas. Harlocker W L. Hayward Spokane Oregon Washington Idaho Montane Scout Movement Fishtray Arago Myrtle Point Frank Miller Leo J. Carey Logging Company Fern Robison Nile Miller Lafe Cornwell Bert Myers Carey

Farmers to Hold Meeting at Mike's Food and Seed Store

A county farmers meeting is scheduled at Mike's Food and Seed Store to discuss trading, hay bidding, and cooperative deals with the county agent’s office providing guidance. Local growers from the area are invited to attend for better market results.

Mike

New Oregon Proposal Seeks Vehicle Tax Based on Age

A constitutional amendment introduced by General Kiddie of Island City would tax motor vehicles by age to fund highway work if approved by the legislature and voters at the next election. The measure aligns with Governor Patterson’s plan to reduce license fees for older cars.

Oregon Voter Service Salem Genaher Kiddie Island City Arner Patterson

Frank Davis Breaks Arm on Middle Fork Bridge

Frank Devise Jr sustained a fracture to his left wrist while crossing his homestead route on the Middle Fork above Bridge yesterday. He fell when a beard on the bridge gave way and struck his wrist on a rough spot. He is recovering at the Davis home.

Frank Devise, Jr Middle Fork Davis

Mother and Daughter Banquet Planned by Woman's Club

The Woman's club schedules a Mother and Daughter pot-luck banquet at the Presbyterian social parlors one week from Monday at 6 30 PM. Members are urged to attend. those without daughters may borrow one. Guests bring hot dish or salad plus sandwiches. a dessert is provided by the committee. Mrs A C Chane leads the program planning and will announce details next week.

Presbyterian Church A C. Chane

Local Chambers to Meet with Grange for Dinner

Hamm's cafe hosts Monday evening gathering inviting all chamber of commerce members to sit in with the county chamber at its meetings. Tuesday evening the local chamber meets the Grange in its hall where the Grange ladies will serve a meal.

Hamm's Cafe Chamber of Commerce County Chamber The Grange

Myrtle Point and Marshfield Battle in Dramatic Coos County Clash

In a tense armory matchup at Marshfield Myrtle Point defeated Chang and his mates 18 to 15 after a rally led by standout Chang who scored seven in the final period. North Bend edged Bandon 14 to 16 in another Coos County session as writers predicted Myrtle Point’s early lead and Marshfield’s solid defense.

Mershield Pieteres Wists Coos County Sonfereucs Marshield Marefield Myrtle Point Mye Tle Point Marshfeld North Berd Bandon Marshfield Tae Altia Simwey Beyn Chang Myrtle Peiat Myrtle The Armory

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February note on school teachers and library updates mentions new shelves and fifty four books sold. It notes additional books purchased to replace needed editions and patron requests at the library.

Wessel Georla Alice Genelia Nevers Alee Hbenay

Myrtle Point and Marshfield Clash in Tight Basketball Duel

Myrtle Point and Marshfield played a close game with key scoring from Laird and Draliner for Myrtle Point and Carver for Marshfield. Myrtle Point led throughout the match as North Bend visits Friday for the rematch and the season’s earlier meeting left both teams impressed by Cheng’s play.

Smith Laird Drenaer Barniedad Hayes Carver Draliner North Bend Myrtle Point

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Bensisue Geed Lectares 6. C Wisconsin Man Saga Brewster Operetta Pays Bald Hill Money Ner Moaday Coos: County Chamber of Commerce Frank Davis Cide Coos Heep M. P. High Fee Babden Segantd
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