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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1929
Page
4
A Myrtle Point resident laments animal cruelty after a cow stolen from Curry County was driven to a slaughter house. The creature’s feet were injured, and local butchers refused to buy it, suggesting it be allowed to pasture until healed. The Herald editor supports a humane society branch in town.
Residents rally to support the Chautauqua opening Saturday evening at eight o'clock. Volunteers ready the tent and seating while committees finalize plans. The event draws neighbors, educates, and promises an affordable, high quality program from New York and Chicago talent to benefit Myrtle Point.
The query asks where the movement to stamp out illiteracy succeeds and where future juries will come from, signaling concern about the quality of civic participants and the implications for justice system readiness.
Citizens hear of the government move to smaller treasury notes with hopes they still buy the same. The change promises saving on paper and printing costs, while the value remains the same and access may be limited. The editor urges orderly, legitimate efforts to obtain a share of the new currency.
The World’s Edition of the Bandon World, a 44 page special called the Coos and Curry Progress Edition, was printed last Thursday. The Herald received a copy and notes richly illustrated articles on the two counties and their natural resources. The edition features blue ink sections and is praised for typography and material, reflecting strong local enterprise by Editor Felsheim.
A veteran legislator argues a gasoline tax hike and higher cigarette levies would fund state programs. Critics warn the plan burdens everyday drivers and smokers, urging careful review of revenue projections and public impact.
Auralia Rouveyrol wrote Skidding as a carefully crafted comedy about love and politics. The play follows the Hardy family as Judge Hardy faces reelection while family life and ambition collide in a humorous, humane portrait of American households.
Local visitors from Medford and Coos County share time at the Hooton home in Bridge while enroute to California. The report notes family travels, a hospital visit for a seven month old, and state game wardens enforcing fishing licenses on Oxwego Lake.
The message expresses gratitude from the families of Mildred Christian and H W Christian for flowers and support after the deaths of their husband and father Russell Yoakam and their son Ralph Thomas. It names Mrs Mary Goldbloom and families, and Mrs Russell Yoakam among those mourning.
Announcements record three matters: Daisy Lewellen named administratrix of Harry Lewellen estate in Coos Co Oregon with six months to present claims. William Busch files notice of intention to prove up land claim in Roseburg land office with witnesses listed. Ada Lewis Strong estate adminship notice in Coos County with six months to present claims.
For sale hay crop in field. Contact Mrs. E W Hermann Myrtle Point. Wood season fir for sale. Dair y ranch listed near Broadbent with 40 acres river bottom and 9 acres alfalfa. Jersey cows, horses, machinery, bungalow house. Trade offer from Geo E Hamilton Yakima valley dairy ranch desired. Ranch near Coos county offered with 265 acres, timber, dairy or stock setup. Myrtle Point Herald office listings include 80 acres under plow, live stock, and concrete details with price and terms.
Two probate notices request all creditors to present claims against the estates of Shermanrubsaugh and A M Arnold. Executrixes Johana Parker and Katherine Arnold have qualified, with claims due within six months at Dale King’s office in Myrtle Point Oregon. First publications dated June 20 1929 and final publications July 18 1929.
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