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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1930
Page
8
Weekend travel mentions P W Laird and Frances Fearnley in Marshfield while J B Dellman and others undertake home projects. Baby girl arrival announced for Ray and Mrs Epperson. Local business ads offer dry wood, groceries, seeds and grain. A Arkansas party plans to settle Coos County as doctors discuss Esther Guerin’s gradual recovery.
Mr and Mrs T Todo Seabees Jat announce plans to spend time with heirs. Emmons family relocates from Ella Guerin apartments to vacant Cramson house. Emmons manages Safeway. Lions Club hosts benefit dance at Oaks pavilion, Broadbent dance canceled. Shown ads for Perkina Drug Store babies needs. Elmer Gerry family visits Wrights Variety in town. trip to Oakland and Bakersfield to see Farnham family. Huling Lundy & Sons expand showroom. Tom Dickson & Son workers add partition for glassware display.
A large display of Maxi Mum and Pet milk arches the aisles as Safeway begins a major canned goods sale. Store staff worked long hours to prepare what the article calls one of the year's top events for Safeway. A Rexall ad promotes fertilizer for plants and gardens, while a joint birthday party for Mrs and Mrs J W Bell is noted with guests listed. Mr Bell’s anniversary falls March 2 and Mrs Bell’s birthday is February 16.
Stockholders patrons and friends of the Leady Cheese Co. gathered in Schroeder hall for the annual event. About 168 adults and 30 children attended with baskets of refreshments and cheese factory contributions. Twin Oaks school led a program before a 6-piece orchestra supplied the music as dances followed. Next year the creamery plans a guest speaker.
Mrs George Hall entertained at her Seventh street home Friday with several couples including Dr and Mrs Kari Wilson. The event featured bridge and refreshments. Local updates note Mr and Mrs Miller moving from Coonville to Mrs Bryant property and Ford maintenance details. Fire department cleaned the business district engine crew included Marlin Evans Otto Prey and Frank Young. James Hobson returns from Mexico where he raced horses and mentions recent rain. Frank Porter hosts a Valentine dinner for Davenport and Bartlett families with fortune tree and cards. A letter from Mrs Roberta in Phoenix notes drought conditions and blooming desert cactus. A local paper request hints at a 49 special Saturday event.
Harold Clifford state game warden argues against mercy for mountain lions calling the cougar a predator of deer, urging hunters to kill them. He cites a bounty system from the Oregon game department offering 25 dollars per cougar and 600 dollars in prize money for top counts to reduce cougar numbers and protect deer populations.
Mrs E C Barker hosted a Monday afternoon gathering to honor Mrs M Earl Wilson who departs for Portland later this week. The event included sewing, a vocal hour, a game of words with prizes, a handkerchief shower for Mrs Wilson, small gifts for Margaret Ann, and lunch.
A candidate announces intent to run for county commissioner in the Republican primary set for May. Jehan D. Ossi submits candidacy details and contact pointer as part of the notice.
Services were held at Schroeder chapel for Mrs Curtis Rolfe of Powers who died at home Tuesday night at 76. Rev Broile of Coquille conducted the service and interment was at Norway. She leaves a husband and five children Lynn Coquille Allan Powers Mrs Bruce Monroe Powers Mrs Angus Murray Williamstown Vt and Mrs Norma Murray Barre Vt.
A Broadbent Grange program and shadow social will be held in the school gymnasium Saturday evening February 28 starting at 8 o'clock. Ladies may bring boxes and lunches. The shadows will be sold and a program will be presented. Everyone is invited.
Mr and Mrs Albert Davenport received a letter saying Mrs Davenport was fine and would return by week end. Mr and Mrs Frank Chatharn stayed at the Verne Lundy home Saturday night and left for Merril Sunday noon. The Roy Shull family moved this week to Berry ranch on the South Fork.
The Wright Variety Store opened Saturday morning in the Dunham store with proprietor James Wright and his wife at work. The new shop attracted visitors who noted a wide range of goods and impressive assortment. Wright and family recently moved to Myrtle Point. Remaining ham and Worcestershire sauce offerings were mentioned.
All who have not paid their dog license for 1930 are asked to call at the recorder's office and pay the same by March 10. Otherwise costs may be added. Signed by W Endicott, Deputy Marshal.
Notice announces sealed bids for serial bonds of Union High School District No 2 Coos County Oregon. Bonds dated February 27 1980 bear 6 percent interest payable semi annually. Bond details include redemption years 1982 1998 1900 and bid terms specify bid deposits and conditions. Clerk Barklow lists bid submission at Myrle Point Oregon with sale rules and bidder responsibilities.
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