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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1929
Page
2
Community tidbits report visits by Mr and Mrs Carter to Portland and Forest store plans, and various local notices. Families from Buxton and Myrtle Point visit the G I Ray home while others travel for medical care, schooling, or events. A Boy Scout merit badge session is noted, and upcoming community meetings list officers and commissions.
Creek Mining Co situated on Pev erty Creek in the Johnson Creek Mining district reports two important ore discoveries in recent days. Mr Gutham, a mining man, has not yet assayed the ore but believes it looks good. Several Granite Creek Mining Co stockholders live around Myrtle Point.
The District Conference of the American Legion and Auxiliary will be held in Coquille on January 19. A 3 p.m. meeting in the K P hall will feature state officers from both groups. A banquet at the Coquille Hotel costs one dollar per plate. The 8 p.m. evening session is a joint affair. Ex service men and wives are urged to attend.
Myrtle Point Union High School defeated Coquille High 31 to 7 in the season opener on their floor. Coquille’s lone field basket came early. Myrtle Point led 13 to 2 at halftime and 23 to 4 after three quarters. Myrtle Point players listed: Smith Barklow Laird Lever Druliner Warner.
Three year results show maximum fiber yield from flax with potassium and nitrate fertilizers. Early planting with supplemental irrigation extends growth. resistant bean and squash varieties advised for blight-prone areas. Extra care for sheep during cold snaps improves fleece vitality. proper winter feeding boosts next summer gains. Scrubbing carrots before boiling makes skins shed easily.
Arage High and Powers played a close practice game last Wednesday at the Arage gym. final score 23 to 22 in favor of Arango. Community church services were noted. Rev Smith of Coquille to preach monthly. Baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Root January 10 at Pinkston hospital. both mother and child reported in good condition.
Oregon launches Thrift Week with sponsorship from Oregon State Bankers Association and Y M C A under Charles N Wanacott. National official John A Goodell outlines ten rules for better finances. January 17 marks Bank Day and Benjamin Franklin’s birth. Governor Patterson proclaims the observance week.
Oregon bankers association president and Hibernia Bank leader urge thrift as vital to state and city welfare. They stress prudent government economy, natural resource conservation, and future planning by citizens and officials to safeguard prosperity and heritage for future generations.
Governor Patterson proclaims January 17 1929 to begin Thrift Week urging schools churches and civic groups to promote wise use of private possessions and conservation of public resources to honor Benjamin Franklin as thrift advocate and statesman.
Kay urges thrift during Thrift Week highlighting the need for a reserve fund for emergencies and old age. He notes high wages now and predicts inflation will erode purchasing power, rewarding savers as money regains value. Frances Burdette, 63, of Wayne New Jersey, blind for 15 years, has built an eight room house.
In a remarkable case from Johan ee, Miss Gretchen Vordien awakens from an 18 year trance. Doctors report she is learning to speak and walk again while relatives talk of the long-awaited recovery.
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