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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1941
Page
4
A fragmented 1940s style editorial argues households save by choosing butter over substitutes, citing per capita dairy consumption and earnings gains for farmers. It promotes butter for flavor and health, warning substitutes may cost taste and nutrition, urging pennywise yet prudent cooking choices.
A 1906 report notes an accident at a logging camp on the Middle Fork where Thomas died as a log jam caused by a drawing creek disrupted operations. James Se is mentioned with work progress and a note about a wife leaving Oregon last Monday.
Garden seed in bulk and packages at Petersons are noted. City Marshal JoC Brown arrested two disciples of Thespis last week on a hotel keeper’s complaint in Sutherlin who charged they jumped their board bills. A birthday dinner was held Monday at Clarence Russell’s home for a number of friends.
The 1916 item reports Mrs H H Hartley died at home with funeral services led by Elder W H Bunch of the Adventist church. It highlights Myrtle Point as a flourishing city with mills, a Myrtle wood market, several factories, about eighteen to twenty thousand residents, eight grade schools and a new high school deemed among the finest in the state. An epistle by C N Patterson forecasts the future.
Twenty years ago, Myrtle Point reports the Woman's Club opens the library every Wednesday from 2 to 4 pm in the club room above the Bank of Myrtle Point. Books available and volunteers help readers. Directors named include T D Guerin H A Guern R I Weekly, Hiram Hatcher, K H Hansen, J Np Carl of Arago, and L J Careyuy wu quille. Albert and Ellis pilings were brought before EF A Dodges court for removing wheels from Stirley Carter's bicycle. Glenn Neideigh faced local court for smoking cigarettes and was fined $500.
Catherine Strong and Lee Ray observed their sixty third wedding anniversary after marrying on March 3 1863. They have forty five grandchildren and thirty five great grandchildren with no living children.
Reports for the Monday Womans club event celebrate Washington and Lincoln birthdays with readings piano duet and glee club numbers. Ferris Lundy golden wedding slated for March 8 at the Methodist church with music and sermon. Norma Johnson named fourth member of the Myrtle Leaf editorial staff.
Arago High School lost both Thursday contests to Riverton, 32 43 in volleyball and 19 39 in basketball. The long local update highlights community notices and social happenings from Arago and nearby areas with multiple names and activities.
Arthur B. Jones argues against criticizing religion from outside and claims true understanding comes only from personal faith. The piece defends churches as mostly wholesome, disputes widespread hypocrisy, and cautions open minds cannot learn religion without personal experience.
The journalism class praised a student for consistent work on class news, noting she was chosen to continue the role five years ago in 1983. A note mentions spring fever delaying a marriage license at the courthouse.
James E Davis formerly subaltern at Camp China Flats for almost a year is transferred to Medford District headquarters for staff duty. He will be replaced by Clinton Mull a Medford Sub altern school graduate and former member of Company overhead at Camp Gasquet who has been with Co. 5478 since its origin through January 1941 and held every overhead position except truck driver.
County officials emphasize building farm to market routes to support defense efforts. The notes describe cattle health concerns linked to vitamin A deficiency, including urinal malfunctions and water belly, tied to dry feed and alfalfa hay with leaves removed.
An agricultural bulletin discusses how vitamin deficiency in livestock leads to diseases and poor growth. It notes that proper nutrition, including well cured alfalfa and good quality hay, is essential for breeding stock, with emphasis on feeding practices and avoiding grain deficiencies.
Local residents greet visitors and host relatives including Mr and Mrs Glen Robison in North Bend and Beecher and Noble Robinson of Portland. A Bennett family event hosts from Eugene and Portland, with extended family visits to Myrtle Point and Marshfield. Mrs Anne Wilson returns from Dayton Oregon as family health matters continue. Britain plans to cut government hospitality spending from 111000 to 96500 in the coming year.
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