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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1929
Page
2
Wm A Theaspeen told Syracuse convention of businessmen that newspapers link sellers and buyers. He noted advertisers spend heavily and the American people read daily and weekly papers for work news, urging business leaders to consider this message.
Weather in Coos county shifted as overcast skies and a cold front settled in marking the coldest spell in memory. Overnight lows hovered near 15 below and frost lingered daily. meanwhile California citrus growers faced record cold and Europe saw two centuries of cold.
L Strong a longtime merchant of Myrtle Point marks his 86th birthday at home on Railroad Avenue. He has recently recovered from several minor strokes and is slowly improving, surrounded by his wife and children. Born in Missouri he lived in Iowa before immigrating across the plains seeking opportunity.
Mrs. Harry Dement hosted a bridge luncheon at her Sixth Street home yesterday afternoon. First prize went to Mrs. Ralph Wyson, second to Mrs. Mary Schilling, and Pastel cut flowers decorated the event.
Last week the Marshfield Boy Scouts competed at Marshield against a strong Douglas County team in a project demonstration. Marshfield edged the visitors narrowly, securing a finals berth and a trip toward Frisco and Sacramento before returning home after school.
At Neeth Bond the Modern Club elected A A Schrie fer Jee Mact John Strong and C Q Heeman as delegates to the state convention to be held in June. Alternates named were L A Martin W K E Fite A Reed and Harry Miller. Albert Pancossten and wife entertained guests at a Bridge card party with Mr and Mrs Clerke Fensker Mr and Mrs Jack Brealiz Mr and Mrs Bad Beery Mr and Mrs R C Bowers Miss Lillian Budicett and Mr and Mrs E E Bushnell of Myrtle Point and Mr and Mrs C S Murphy High ladies score went to Mrs Miller second to Mr Bresin High gents score went to R C Bowers second to Bud Emery. Social remarks mention a late hour launch.
A baby boy arrived Monday February 7 to Mr and Mrs a Christian in Coquille. Local visitors include Mrs Eugene Nosler of Coquille and Guy Kelley who came to Bridge to take his wife home for a weekend visit. Friends and neighbors share news of moving plans and schooling closings while smallpox cases prompt quarantines. Various residents attend events at Hooton home and nearby communities as life goes on in the Bridge area.
A fragmented report notes state constable patrols and highway enforcement to curb traffic issues. It mentions a Myrtle home blaze from which a stove line and hole in a linoleum floor are described, plus a sales drive by local families and a National Safety survey on crash causes.
The legislature debates an income tax offset proposal tied to property tax relief. Senator Hall and Representative Norton back a 35 percent offset against income tax, while the Farm groups and taxpayers resist, arguing it still taxes the same property twice. The measure targets homeowners and business owners facing both property and income taxes.
Oregon Representative Granggren warns that without a uniform grading system potatoes will flood the market and ruin the industry. The proposed bill would adopt U S standards for grading and require labeling with name grade grower and origin and inspection by the state market agent.
During the last fiscal year Oregon streams received 20 345 278 trout from the state game commission. Species included rainbows steelhead eastern brook cutthroat and grayling. Counties received varied numbers led by 3 457 310 in Klamath and 21 740 in Multnomah. The policy now targets trout of 12 inches or more before release to improve survival and growth before angling season.
Twelve game birds were released in Clackamas County last spring and by fall more than 58 turkeys were reported. Sportxenom in all sections cooperating with the same commission to curb illegal killing of the turkeys.
House bill 353 proposed by Representative Lynn S McCready of Eugene would ban hooks or lines with more than two attractor blades and more than three hooks, restricting gear used for trout fishing.
Salem reports a proposed act to validate marriages of divorced individuals, referencing wartime statutes from 1919 and 1919 laws. The measure explains previous legal barriers and asserts the new bill covers the same ground, repealing older sections and creating a new act.
Oregon lawmakers debate house bill 200 to reforest logged lands and apply a yield tax to preserve young growth. Representative J B Merton argues the plan protects forests and raises revenue, while opponents warn against taxing current land values. The discussion follows stalled action and suggests amendments.
Chapter 254 of the Oregon code amends dog licensing rules requiring every dog over eight months to be licensed by March 1 yearly. Fees are one dollar for males and two dollars for females, with penalties for noncompliance. Officials including the County Clerk and Sheriff must report unlicensed dogs. violations carry fines up to a thousand dollars and costs.
The piece outlines several proposals to ease the states red balance. A 2.50 per voter franchise tax is proposed by Dr W Cariteen Smith, with a universal sales tax discussed by Senator Miller. Tobacco tax revival and repeal or modification of millage taxes are also considered. An annual driver license renewal may shift road burdens.
Salem February 14 The protection of livestock owners against theft and slaughter of their property is sought in senate bill No 106 introduced by the joint committees on livestock at the legislature. Persons engaged in or accused of theft or slaughter of livestock livestock carcasses poultry or
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