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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1929
Page
1
The 1906 30 annual report shows average butterfat of 308 pounds per cow despite varied weather. Cows on test rose from 810 to 1127, with profits differing widely between high and low producing herds. The county work under R L Keatley notes improved production and economic results amid adverse conditions.
A Hoover family reunion near Willis A Loree drew four generations to the Coquille riverbank. Willis, his wife, and descendants shared a dinner and swim, recounting marriages and long-held homesteads. Only Willis survives, now living at Myrtle Point, with the Hoover property still linked to P. S. Robison and Ora Barklow.
A frayed item notes the installation of officers for the Rebekah Lodge No 120 for the next six months. Names appear but the text is garbled and partial, with unclear dates and roles.
Water from a drilled well on Mr Root's farm flows through a pipe to the ground, aiding stock and domestic use. Neighbors also draw from the supply, which may prompt others to drill wells and boost local water access.
Superintendent L P Linn of the union high school lauds the annual published last week as a booster edition for Myrtle Point and Oregon. He plans similar work next year to aid chambers of commerce and other civic groups, while Mr Iden shares the book with friends in Portland.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schroeder hosted a Sunday gathering at their Oregon home with many relatives and friends including Leu Dinegar Keith and Ervin, Carl and family, Dora C Schroeder, Kate Hodeon, Gus Bender family, Jim Watson family of Coquille, Ed Gallier of Banden, Chas Schroeder of Banden, Cans Bartere of Marshfield, Lenore Wilson, Mary Watson, E. C. Barker family, Velma Hansilton and Harriet Gould among others in attendance.
Miss Helen Whitaker, visiting from China where she did Presbyterian mission work for three years, enjoys a sunny Myrtle Point summer with her mother Mrs. Belle Whitaker, planning to return to China next month.
The Mountain Beaters Power company conducts a limited time sale featuring Hotpoint ranges and more. Local manager C. C. Archibaki says many housewives have taken advantage of the offer and are enjoying improved kitchens at home.
Adams, an 18 year old from Potato Illake in Curry county, started pig farming this spring. The cougar attacked a pig again. the boy and his dog protected the herd. The cougar was killed and Adams received an $85 bounty from the county.
The Coos Bay Harbor faces a dispute over overtime pay for general workers after a law change shifting to double time for extra hours in emergencies. Two-year checks suggest $4,000 to $5,000 in excess overtime, with workers paid at old rates and now owed about half the doubled amount.
Eugene marks a week of events for its annual Sunset Trail starting today and running through Saturday night. An airplane dropped copies of a special edition over Myrtle Point Tuesday noon advertising the celebration.
A short coastal yarn recounts bootleg whiskey mischief in California and Coos County. A story-maker claims two men caught a fish with a worm grown fatter from bootleg liquor, while a farmer uses an old still for watering horses, sparking surprising vigor in the animals.
The Los Angeles branch of the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce hosts a display of myrtle wood novelties from Coos county attracting visitors and praise nationwide. Mr and Mrs Carl Schmitt plan to move Monday to a ranch near Canby after six years in Myrtle Point, where he worked in the grocery business. their friends wish them well. The Schmitt house will be taken by Mrs Cora Steele and family.
Kunz, engaged in road work near Myrtle Point, was struck in the right temple by a log and died before medical aid could reach him. His body lay at Henry A. Roeder parlors in Myrtle Point and was moved to Drain for burial. He leaves a wife, his mother, and seven siblings.
The county court plans repairs to the Cooper Bridge in alignment with county wishes. The estimated cost includes the Tie Park road work and an anticipated total around 53 dollars for the major items.
A small girl playing with a key slipped it down her throat and nearly choked. Her mother sensed the foreign object but could not locate it. The child soon recovered and returned to normal after a brief stomach upset.
WwW McKonnison, Shamrock cafe proprietor, hosts his brother C H McCormick of Denver. McCormick head salesman for a clothing company and has been visiting with his brother while considering a possible Oregon move. He and his son left Denver by auto on August 8.
County residents and friends gather for a county meeting next Sunday after morning services. Miss Helen Whitaker will speak at 1 30 PM and preside as president of the union. Endeavor workers and attendees plan to join a following session.
A Delp youth faced police court proceedings after a daytime incident. Marshall Mert Pearson reported the seizure of a vehicle and the recovery of items in a separate case. A Buick owned by A Kerber was stolen and later found. a traveling bag and a spit case were taken from Mrs W Eenear's residence on Ash Street Sunday night.
A wireless report states Bargalp’s car was wrecked. Hareld received a wire noting Biro Gare Reeves had fired home strikes but no one was seriously hurt.
An elderly Myrtle Point reminiscence traces prices from 1818 to 1843. It notes sheep traded for six dollars, meat and corn costs, jeans prices, and a 1841 housing rent of one dollar monthly. The author laments changing times and questions returning to the old days.
Fragmented OCR notes describe an equipment team for a county camp. It mentions Shamen, Tweeday, and an enclosure with a donkey and vigging, stored at L. H. Pierce. The legging camp and country location are referenced but details are unclear.
About 300 Mountain States Power employees from Coes county gathered Sunday at Bennett Grove in Gravelford for an annual picnic. Activities included swimming and tug of war with feasts and team events. the event was organized by C. C. Archibald, Mie Burke and Bert Johnson.
Clark Feneler and family arrived late in the week from their Kilessath county homestead. Feneler reports alfalfa sewn weeks ago is a good stand. They showed a gift before parting at Marshfield.
The Land Settlement Department reports letters from multiple would be Oregon settlers. Respondents provide names and addresses from Ohio to Pennsylvania and Kansas, outlining plans for farms in western Oregon. Requests cover property for fruit poultry dairy and general farming with preferences for non irrigated or coastal land and options to rent before buying.
Mary Jane Clinton of Cottage Grove born March 21 1868 in Douglas County daughter of Feane L and Elizabeth Carter moved with parents to Coos County in 1883 married Robert Clinton in 1886. The couple lived on a river reach along the North Fork near Lee.
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