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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1929
Page
8
Fragmented items show community notes from Myrtle Point and Marshfield regions. Mentions include local families, a death, store deliveries, and a park event with references to Dunlop Tires and Auto Park Garage.
The Coquille church hosts Sunday school at 9830 5 x and plans next Sunday’s subject. A Wednesday 8 pm church meeting is scheduled, with free pool reading room open at the church every Tuesday and Saturday from two to four in the afternoon.
Community items report visits and weekend trips by local residents Mrs F L Lundy Ma Verne Lundy Wid Baker of Corvallis Keera Gregory Mae Young and Susie Leggett In Ashland Roy Hulet G E Hamilton Emma Schneider and FC Barker are mentioned The N P Peterson store advertises a big sale on sheetings underwear and winter supplies China Night at the Liberty theatre offers gifts free with attendance Farmers Store promotion and a note on eye care by Clarke Optical Co in Myrtle Point Local distress: Mrs Lewellen hospitalized in North Bend with arthritis and requests letters for comfort.
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Coos and Curry County Fair Association will be held at City Hall Myrtle Point Oregon on February 2, 1929 at 1 PM. The purpose is to elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and address other proper business.
A committee of ladies plans a dinner at Schreeger hall next week to boost Oregon grown or made products. Merchants will display Oregon goods in windows and housewives are urged to shop for local produce. The goal is to boost Oregon payrolls and support the state Woman's club.
Britton area scouts mentor Myrtle Point groups for February county event. Winning patrols advance to meet across Douglas and Coos counties, earning a Roosevelt highway camping trip through Redwoods to Lake Tahoe with expenses covered aside from food.
Fragmentary text discusses harsh views of modern mothers and social expectations. It references religion art and literature including Dante and Martin Luther, noting themes of beauty, virtue, and historical shifts. The passage mixes moral judgment with cultural commentary without a clear single event.
County superintendent Martha E Mutkey announces a Coos County meeting at City Hall Coquille January 26 to discuss a health honor roll parade and tax relief repeal opposition. The report notes eighth grade exams January 17 18 and county concerns about two mill elementary tax repeal plans and school funding.
The Yamis people south of Fortnean craft two small boats with ornate designs. They display wealth through large silver hats valued by judges, made from hammered coins and shaped into cones. Some hats pass down from affluent families and feature eye openings to watch through the display. B A Reed Myrtle Point advertises concrete or brick work.
The Woman's Club holds its regular meeting next Monday afternoon at city hall. It opens at three with a brief business session, then the Junior High School orchestra performs two pieces. Mr Taylor of Co Ne, president of the Garden Club, will speak on flower growing, followed by a Q A. The high school girl club will perform two selections at four.
The PTA will meet at the Junior High building on Tuesday evening next week instead of Wednesday the 28th. The program includes a song and dance, three address talks on educational services, higher education and student loans, and thrift. The junior high orchestra will perform and Henry Schroeder will sing, followed by a social and refreshments. All are urged to attend.
The article traces the roots of Jewish Samaritan hostility to Sargon the Great after Israel’s northern kingdom fell. It notes repopulation of Samaria with exiles from Babylon, Assyria, and Catahaters, and attempts by temple builders to instruct the Samaritans in Jehovah worship. The rift deepened when Jews barred Samaritan help during Jerusalem’s reconstruction.
A garbled OCR passage shows a chaotic crowd moment with shouting and heated expressions. The fragment hints at tension among several figures and a sudden sharp cry from the cheap seats.
A Twelfth century style church in Varia is rebuilt as a museum of faith by ex Ned Moasians. The wooden structure features Byzantine saints and patriarchs painted on walls with figures placed above a draped dais in a dark narrow setting.
The Coos County chamber of commerce met in Muralfield to discuss county water supply. East Fork in Brester valley is cited as good water but geological formation may prevent use. Coquille representative Steves notes limits. Citizens favor city unity to secure adequate water, a hopeful sign.
The county chamber of commerce discussed oiling the Roosevelt Highway near the state line and suggested each chamber consider the issue to reach a decision.
Traffic Officer C. C Williams announces a movement to form a school boy patrol across the county. The plan encourages children to stay on school grounds rather than streets and highways, with badges awarded to those who sign and keep the pledge.
The note reports Marys Mille lamine gone and advises laying in winter supply of potatoes new priced at $1.56 at Petersens.
A new pumper fire engine for Bandon was delivered and tested yesterday after a wash at Myrtle Point. Chief E J Schneider and local firefighters inspected the machine as a demo run up Spruce Street hill highlighted its coastal water-supply capability.
The Knights of Pythias installed new officers at a regular lodge meeting in Schroeder hall with C-R. A Waterman named as president for 1929. Officers include Vice Chancellor Barker Master at Arms George Hughes K of RS 8 A Johnston Prelate Frank Young Master of Works C O Hoeman Master Exchequer Henry Schroeder G Bryce Murray O G Earl Knight. Installing officers were Henry Knight grand chancellor O Hosman grand prelate Hercy Schroeder grand MA o Good Potatoes advertised at Peterson's.
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