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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1930
Page
6
A broad column discusses President Hoover defending prohibition enforcement amid public debate on priorities. It cites Thomas Edison’s tireless work ethic and hints at science’s search for rubber substitutes. It also notes Governor Roosevelt seeking prison funding and critiques on young criminals and legal notices.
The U S Weather Bureau chief in Washington says long term averages show no real change in winters over centuries and that claims of harsher or milder seasons are myths. He notes 1920s winters were below normal across many regions but above on the Atlantic coast, and cautions against assuming a coming long hard winter.
A Washington paper notes high demand for a pig raising guide while requests for a baby raising booklet grow, implying American families may soon focus on childrearing as much as fattening hogs. The piece links social ills to neglect of children and praises reform through education.
Ceiling work at Arago gym completed and funds for subscrip tions urged. Students travel to Eugene for high school conference January 10 11 with Lybull Meld en Carl Pearl Meyers and Edna Halter attending. Clarence Schroeder family away in southern California. Dave Root covering ranch chores. Debates and basketball games planned at Arago with teams from Bandon and North Bend. Teachers push for tax reform and school funding. Miss Day attends Portland Teachers Association. New Year wishes and community commentary conclude with reflections on effort and health.
Bank of Myrtle Point in Coos county Oregon files the standard bank condition report. It lists loans and discounts overdrafts bonds securities and resources including banking house cash and deposits. Officers Geo R Dickinson vice president signs the statement with notary Ralph D Kring administering oath January 1930.
New eighth graders include Marlevans from Arizona and Wil fred Ashton from Canada while Elma Curry Luke Pierson and Andrew Christensen depart. Several injuries occur from icy sidewalks and enrollment grows from 330 to 368 after four months. Mid year exams approach with state tests next week and a sixth grade class planned for agriculture.
Congress considers a $25,000 inquiry into wire worm damage to crops after Oregon State College and the state game commission report pheasants feed on the parasite. In worm-infested areas pheasant stomachs show many parasites, a doctor might help feet but not a head.
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