23 Jul 1931
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1931
Page
1
The county offers access to a sprayer and chemical treatments to combat weeds. Aimed at reducing costs, residents can obtain the equipment through county agent offices, with an estimated monthly use and careful application recommended.
The Myrtle Point city council deferred action on pest control against earwigs to the city attorney and heard garden-club reports. The meeting also discussed permits for fire zone cabins and a proposed real estate swap between the American Legion and School District 41, with decisions held over.
George Dickinson and H A Schroeder attended the North Bend chamber gathering. Judge Thompson said the Empire road would be oiled soon, with a plan allowing Empire to help itself. The county court proposed state highway process for local roads, with a tax meeting report by Detlefsen and Carrher.
A mining man from New York shows interest in mineral bearing rock found on the George Mullen ranch on the North Fork a few miles north of Myrtle Point. Mr Mullen who followed mining in the north for a
Local notes from Arago Oregon recount visits from Cedalla Missouri relatives and friends, with multiple families traveling to Portland and Gresham for gatherings and camping. The column mentions a wedding trip to Bandon and a large pot luck at the Stauff/Catteral home honoring Fred Catterns, who plans a move to southern California.
The Herald informs that Coos and Curry county towns may enter teams in a horse shoe tourney at the county fair. L H Pearce, secretary of the association, says the fair board may approve. ground exists with little cost. More details to follow.
About 600 officers counted 40 club members and leaders as they enjoyed a picnic at Cement Grove. Men entered in contests in one morning while women prepared the tunah dish. Senior participants showed strong entries in craft activities.
The Herald notes Myrtle Point merchants pushed Dollar Day promotions last week and plan more display advertising this week to boost sales.
Hardy Smith of the Hotel Myrtle leaves tonight for California to enter summer military camp for reserve officers. He was to report to Fort DelMonte after a transfer was approved, replacing the earlier assignment to Fort Lewis in Washington.
Broadbent Ore July 22 600 people attend 4 H club picnic at Broad Bent bar and Ellis Dement grove with ice cream and coffee. Apollo quartet from La Verne college Calif performs at Myrtle Point Brethren church. Hess family moves from Broadbent. Local residents plan coast trips and future gatherings.
The Myrtle Point party led by Mr Harlocker traveled from Coos County through McKenzie Pass to Denver and on to Wisconsin Iowa and Nebraska before returning via Omaha, Seattle, and Salem. They praised new highways in Wisconsin and noted cross country routes including Lincoln and Chicago to reach Colorado.
Eugene OBE July 22 Leland P Linn principal of the union high school at Me Point was initiated into Delta Kappa National Educational Honorary. The fraternity includes school men and aims to advance educational research with Dr Hall Quest of Teachers College Columbia University delivering the main address.
Albve and Bedrick, German fitches dealers, sold their first pair of the season to George Hart of Lowell, Oregon. The first liter is now old enough to leave the pens with their mothers, and the firm reports 25 pairs ready for placement.
The article reports that school opens in September as chairmen of both boards announce several changes. It notes events around the opening week and mentions mood of staff and students.
The Apollo quartet from La Vie college California drew a crowded Brethren church audience with a pleasing concert. Before the program the quartet went all to stall and confined in hospital though the patients appreciated the courtesy.
Local school voters authorize a three year bus contract at a special meeting. The report also notes residents and families from Gaylord and nearby towns visiting, working on cottages, and several residents traveling between Gaylord Roseburg and Oregon cities for family and medical reasons.
A man named Bryant broke his wrist while working in the woods near Brewster valley. He was employed at the Bry logging camp and was taken to Mast hospital in Myrth Point for treatment. The incident followed other local happenings including children at a Sunday school picnic and various social visits across Sitkum and surrounding areas.
Myrtle Point merchants staged a Dollar Day to attract new customers. Judged by turnout the effort succeeded as visitors from Brewster Valley filled shops and the dance continued into the evening with crowds asking for more.
Scrambled fragmentary text describes a trip to San Francisco for an International gathering. Mentions Christian Endeavor and a pledge by young participants. Details are unclear but imply a return from a committee meeting and a ceremonial event.
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