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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1938
Page
6
A narrator recalls a July river outing chasing trout and a dramatic steelhead. He competes with fellow anglers, casts near a rock, and battles a powerful fish that tests his tackle. The moment ends with a successful, memorable catch and varied reactions from onlookers.
A suit files against defendants tied to Port Orford and the Coquille river area. John Wires and Wagner are named in a case seeking a restraining order and damages up to $500 plus costs. The action centers on a road and waterway use with injunctive relief requested.
The article praises cane fiber insulation and black vapor barriers as essential home upgrades. It explains how insulating lath and sheathings reduce heat loss, prevent moisture, and strengthen walls. Automatic coal burners and economical heating options are discussed for long term savings.
Practical advice from Stedman Brown on solving creaks in boards and stairs. Inspect from beneath to find separation between boards and joists. Use thin strips or cleats to press boards, or drive nails to secure treads and risers, sink heads, and finish with putty. Plan for well lit work area and consider antique furniture carefully.
Readers may obtain answers to housing questions by writing to Stedman Brown Your time Features 220 East 42nd Street New York City. Include a 3 cent stamp for a reply.
The Octette club dined with Mrs Frank Young at a 1 pm gathering Friday. Guests included Mrs Maggie McFarlane of Calif and Ernest Luthy’s mother, with a birthday shower in her honor. Members present: Mesdames Ernest Luthy Clifford Wilson Frank Freeman Ray Watem A M Sunstrup James Walsh A L Prwice and the hostess. Also noted: Frank Young.
Mr and Mrs James Smith of Roseburg welcomed a baby girl at Mast Hospital on Tuesday July 26 1928. The newborn weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces. Both mother and child are reported to be doing well.
Neighbours found Onant Grant Doney dead in his yard near Bridge, Oregon County. Roy Doney survives. Funeral arrangements incomplete. Suydam of Broadbent dies after a stroke. survivors include husband RR Suydam and two daughters. Funeral services held in Broadbent with burial at Norwa cemetery.
A rugged frontiersman named Shellburk, recently relieved from duty, heads into open lands away from hostile Indians in search of large game. The group seeks rest for man and beast while rumors of mountain sheep lure them toward rough wilderness.
Ben travels from Missouri to the American River area joins a wagon train then reaches Hangtown area on the Yuba canal project. He earns respect by fending off a bully, rises to assistant superintendent, and learns survival through hardship and daring.
A damaged text fragment mentions a god and a dream of early life, with references to settling down and adoption. The readable portion is incomplete, preventing a full event or person identification.
Locals on Ciara Breadbent Mrs Laura and Helen of Lindsay California were weekend guests at the N W Per kisia home. Corvallis guests Mr and Mrs Bull and son Rosy visited the Williem Dye home. Mr Jee Clinton attended a dinner at Lawrence Clinton home. Dinner guest Allen Rane joined Mrs Belly Davie of Port.
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