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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1928
Page
3
Names of residents and visitors appear across towns including Portland Marshfield Myrtle Point Winchester Bay and Ban don Sanday with brief mentions of picnics visits fishing trips and business trips. Advertisements offer grocery deals and contractor services.
George Bheney of North Bend and others were in town on business. Aileen Barker returned from Marshfield with Irene Woodworth and Kate Cheney. Mrs Moe and others from Powers spent Wednesday in Myrtle Point. Many residents toured Reedsport and Drain. A warning watch is lost between Norway and Steve Reed's ranch with a reward offered. Dr and Mrs Grant of Long Beach visited, as did the Forbes, Barker, and related families visiting Carlos and Roseburg. A beach party occurred at Bandon with several families.
Clarence Carter son of Mr and Mrs C C Carter of Myrtle Point will wed Miss Frances Morgan of Portland August 8 at St Michaels and All Angels church in Portland. The couple, University of Oregon graduates, plan a brief honeymoon and then reside in Camas Washington where Carter works for Willamette Paper. Morgan will teach art in the high school.
Myrtle Point defeated Bandon 7 to 1 at home to cap the county league season. Jack Clark pitched in his first game with the team and showed solid form. Manager Ross Dey praised the showing and said post season games will be scheduled with other teams.
Mrs Claribel Kaufman mother of Karl Kaufman cashier at Security Bank Myrtle Point died Tuesday morning in Marshfield after a lengthy illness. Survived by sons Wisen Kaufman Ralph O Kaufman Karl Kaufman and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Sunday at the Christian Science church in Marshfield.
Dr W L Powers of the Oregon Experiment Station unveils a low cost fertilizer spreader designed for small plots or attachable to a tractor or car. Built from gas pipe bicycle rims galvanized tubing and bicycle parts it costs about ten dollars and aims for uniform distribution with adjustable speed and broad field coverage.
The Coos Bay Lumber Company plans rapid rehabilitation of railroad and camp equipment in Eden Ridge and nearby Camps Five and Sev an. President H W Bunker visited the area and intends to return, with merger talks and sale of Salmon Creek timber advancing. Estimated investments reach 350000 to 400000 dollars to reopen operations and expand in the Powers district for years ahead.
An Oregon experiment station note advises gardeners to mix a bait using arsenic four ounces, dry bran one pint, molasses one pint, and water for baiting cutworms on vegetables and flowering plants. It mentions dahlias geraniums roses and general garden protection and references Roseburg for 1929.
Mrs Octavia Tucker writes from Forest Station near Unity Oregon about a hot dry early summer in the mountains. She recalls the trek with a near scatter of gear, a dramatic electric storm, northern lights, and nearby peaks including Mt Jefferson and Steens ranges. The letter notes family visits, wildlife, moonrises, and practical farm tips from H A Langren on cattle health and a Herald want ad for results.
A fire broke out at the John Hancock residence east of Bandun while Mrs Han cock was preparing the noon meal. No injuries are listed. The article also notes medical plans for the Meyers children at Mast end Wilson hospital tomorrow.
Card of thanks from Mrs John Robbins Mrs Sara Robbins and family for sympathy and flowers. A county democratic committee meeting is set for Monday July 30 at 6 30 pm at the Cocquille Hotel. Dr G Shaw chairman Emil G Gabrielsen secretary.
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