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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1931

Page

5

Salem State Grange Program Highlights State Control

State Grange coverage notes Salem discussion on public utilities measures. It outlines abolition of the public service commission and creation of a new Oregon Public Utilities Commissioner with broad powers to protect ratepayers and ensure adequate service. It also details city contract rights and watchdog duties over parent or subsidiary firms.

Public Service Commission Publ Utilities Commissioner of Oregon Heo Railroad and Public Service Commissions Joseph Meier State Market Agent Board of State Fair Directors State Land Board State Engineer State Dairy and Food Commissioner Board of Horticulture Gill An S Enator Johnson

Death of Mrs. O. B. Murray in Bridge district

Mrs. O B Murray died Saturday at an open air sanatorium in Milwaukie near Portland after a stay of under two weeks. A Bridge resident for ten years she engaged in church and civic work and was married in 1919. Funeral services were held at Schroeder chapel with Turner B MacDonald officiating and interment at Norway. She leaves Mr Murray and two children Burke and Wilda, her mother Mrs Grant Bolton, a sister Mrs A W Haynes, and brothers Claude Terry Ilves and Richard Terry.

Bridge District B Murray Milwaukie Portland Murray The Grange PTA Pythian Sisters Mr Murray Ashland Loutine Wallowa County Oregon Dalles Bridge Schroeder Chapel Turner B MacDonald Norway Henry Schroeder Forrest Moon Marlin Evans Sam Johnston Jesus Isle of Somewhere Earl Steele Frank Fish Wm Weekly, Jr Albert Pancoast Ben Isields Lev Wilson Burke and Wilda Grant Bolton A W Haynes Claude Terry Ilves Boyd Richard Terry Ryderwood Washington

County Matrons and Secretaries Club Meet in North Bend

The Star Ladies Meet held a quarterly gathering in North Bend during lunch. Attendees from the area included Mrs. Lester Dement, Mrs. John Arnold, and Mrs. P W Laird. Next meeting set for April 28 in Myrtle Point. Also present a Liberty Theatre film showing Milton Sills in Sea Wolf on January 27 and 28 in Coquille.

North Bend Lester Dement John Arnold P W Laird Myrtle Point Milton Sills Jack London Liberty Theatre Coquille

Children Like This Safe Prescription

An ad promotes Thoxine as a doctor’s prescription for children’s coughs and sore throats. It claims relief within 16 minutes and notes no harmful ingredients. The product is described as pleasantly tasting and available for $1.00 with a money back guarantee. Sold at Marlocker’s Drug Store and others.

Rene Foe iMarlocker

Cattle on Highway Cause Trouble and Local News Summary

Cattle wandering along the highway near Arago caused near collisions as two cars narrowly avoided wrecks. Joe Delzman’s cattle escaped, damaging a car and prompting repair costs. A wedding between Halls Grdex, and Miss Agnes Sargent of Arago occurred at Turner MacDonald’s residence with guests. Other items note illness in Marshfield, a cow missing from Fred Laferty’s herd, and a forthcoming sermon by Pastor MacDonald at the Christian church.

Joe Delzman Helfers Ralph Myer Halla Creek Dellman John Myers Marshfield Gandy Ellis Finisters Mell MacDonald Aric Maude MacDonald Keltner Fred Lafferty

Wife gas scare in dead of night ad uses Adlerika

An advertisement claims Adlerika relieves stomach gas in ten minutes by cleansing both upper and lower bowels. It stresses a full bowel cleaning versus a partial clean and urges purchase at Perkins Drug store.

Adlerika

Pasteurized milk endorsed for safe consumption

Public health guidance extols pasteurized milk heated to 142 145 degrees F for thirty minutes then cooled. It claims this process kills tuberculosis and other diseases from cows or handlers and cites Nathan Straus urging pasteurization to prevent milk borne epidemics.

Nathan Straus

John W Shields longtime Bridge booster dies in Myrtle Point

John H Shields born December 24 1874 in Minnesota died after illness near Myrtle Point Oregon He served on the Bridge school board for years and was a Knights of Pythias member Funeral services were held at Schroeder chapel Myrtle Point with Turner MacDonald officiating Interment at Bandon He left a widow four children and many siblings.

John H. Shields Lulu Whebrey Myrtle Point Shuids Klamath Mast Shields Minnesota Sadie Ashburn Bancroft Oregon Bridge Knights of Pythias Schroeder Turner MacDonald Bandon LP Linn Marlin Evans Sam Johnston Henry Schroeder Old Rugged Cross Jesus Seoul Mra Wholery Claude Elmer Boyd S Shields Ben Shields Jessie Christie Myrtle Pot Mary Olson Coquille Hattie Evernden Myrtle Jackson Banden

Surface Drainage and Ditch Blasting Methods

3S Farmers Bulletin No 1606 explains surface drainage by shallow ditches or blasting with dynamite to remove water. It notes depths from 18 inches to 4 feet and emphasizes uniform loading and spacing for a clean ditch, with advice from George Jenkins county agent and offers assistance to farmers.

George Jenkins

Rural Schools Help Woman's Club Program

The Gravelford Wesas club hosts a county fair at their community hall with no admission charge. Four schools participate Hill Pees Shilo Gravelford Pleasant HI, offering booths, a fish pond and a car talent program. Supper costs twenty five cents to offset yearly expenses. Crane and Buck recover from illnesses, and a benefit dance raised funds for an unfortunate neighbor.

Grav Eeeled Do and Gravelford Wesas Club Ify Awn Hill Pees Shilo Gravelford Pleasant HI Crane Paul Buck North Bend Gravelford

Young People Dance At Schroeder Hall After Game

About forty youths attended an invitational dance at Schroeder hall after the basketball game Friday. Chaperoned by Mrs H D Bones and three other mothers, the event featured music by local players and a guest from Coquille. Grape punch and wafers were served as planning begins for a series of dances this year.

Schroeder Hall H D Bones BE. J Schneider John Belloni Perry Lund Bass Smith Broadbent Ervin Austin Hall Myrtle Point Coquille

Cards After Ludge: Eastern Star Social Evening

The Eastern Star chapter held a social night after the regular meeting with bridge whist and cootie. Mrs Rufus Lemon and Henry Roslow won prizes for low scores. Hosts for refreshments were Mrs R Harrison Mast Mrs L Clausen Mrs Warren Deyoe and Mrs Perley Lund. Entertainment was organized by Mrs Rosslow and Mrs Ralph Kring.

Eastern Star Chapter Rufus Lemon Henry Rosslow R. Harrison Mast L. Clausen Mra Warren Deyoe Perley Lund

TWO BOYS WIN 4-H CLUB AWARDS AT BROADBENT

Broadbent 4-H clubs showcased year end work in the gym Monday night with many articles on display. Mr Knox presented Sammy Dement and Milton Bell pins earned in club work last year. Those in the upper room with perfect attendance and grades were named, and the Willing Workers cookery club received standard charts. Proceeds from lunch support further 4-H activities.

Broadbent Mr Knox Sammy Dement Milton Bell Leo Wagner Sean Robbins Frances True Bertie Forrest Lestie Wilson Russell Dement Milford Smith Verlin Hermann Edith Wolfe Luanna Frye Agnes Whobrey Murray Frye Wilmot Hoffman Maxine Evernden Azelling Viola Hoffman Yormy Frye Cookery Club

Verner Barker Dies After Long Illness in Myrtle Point

Verner Norwood Barker born August 1 1875 in Fairview Oregon died Monday. He was a logging man and partner in Barker Baxter Inc for seven years. Survived by wife Mildred mother Mary C Barker sons Lyle and Kenneth brothers C A J M F W E C J L sister Mrs Birdie Hazelton and one grandchild Richard Lyle Barker. Funeral Tuesday 2 PM Schroeder home Turner MacDonald officiating with local quartet and Beatrice Abels solo. Interment Norway cemetery.

Fairview Uoregon Barker-Baxter, Inc Barker California Myrtle Point Clyde Mildred Mary C. Barker Lyle Kenneth C. A. Barker J. M. Barker F. W. Barker E. C. Barker J. L. Barker Birdie Hazelton Richard Lyle Barker Schroeder Turner MacDonald Doward Delos Druliner David Brown Pete Knight Gus Dietz Beatrice Abels Marlin Evans Norway Cemetery

Want Ads Notice for Trade and Sale In The Herald

Classifieds invite readers to buy or sell items through the Tr. Herald Want Ads. Listings cover a range of goods and services with contact details in the local paper.

Tr. Herald

Roses Bloom Amid Frost Bitten Gardens

A Medford report notes roses blooming despite frost affecting local gardens. The scene captures lingering winter chill with unexpected color in early blooms. Gardeners assess protection needs as variable temperatures continue.

Medford

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State Grange Salem Bynon Angell Bailey Senate Woodward Dunne Multnomah State Tax Commission Sunhig Tax Commission Supreme Court Commission Roy Shields Arthur Spencer A. A. Smith Baker Ralph Hamilton Adourny Agriculture Wheeler Brown Fisher Mann Swift Ompkins Gil Day Rohnson Oxman Eberhard Burke Upton Crawford Gill Tompina Manning Snell Lewis Gordon Glass Thornburg Taylor Eddy Miller Schulmerick Jame Jackson Bennett Norton Andrews Temple Mclomack Johnson Chindgren Nichols Hill Smith O. B. Gurray STAR Halle Creek Mre Wm. Blau Christian Church of Eeeint Myrtle Gold Creamery Bey Oregonian Mohair-Institute A. O. Gage Petland, Oru Angora Journal Institute Chicago John WH. Shields Past Matrons Club NG W_ Perkins Perkins Claude Giles Irural Help Woman’s Club Agent Anov Rine Bleepe Verner Norwood Barker National Bank of Fourth and Spruce Streets Myrtle Point, Ore Federal Reserve System Tr Tat Eth Monte Pricass Chevrolet Keed Mime Liz Southwestern Motor Co B. Flint
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