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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1930
Page
4
An editorial note from the Oregon State Editorial Association references a formal action at Myrtle on March 3 1879. The fragmentary text suggests a commission or committee related to port affairs and coastal development.
The article urges residents to explore local beauty and history before traveling elsewhere. It recommends obtaining a state map and history, planning trips to the most interesting regions, and notes the cost savings and pride in supporting local culture and industries.
A Myrtle Point observer notes people who endure hot summers calmly suffer less than anxious dwellers. They accept heat as expected, avoid fretting, seek shade, rest well, and smile through discomfort. The piece urges adopting this relaxed approach as the best way to stay cool.
The piece notes census data will reveal radio sets in American homes while offering curiosity about cottage organs still in use. It recalls how younger residents around Myrtle Point find the parlor organ a novelty, with older locals cherishing memories of the good old days.
A suspicious lottery scam is rising across the Middle West, with Myrtle Point residents warned to beware. The scheme uses a neighbor with small bank funds to gain trust, then borrows progressively larger sums, often $50 or $100, and returns only partial amounts to appear lucky. The pattern repeats as the swindlers target more victims in a neighborhood.
A scholar notes how patriotic speeches by high officials spark conflicts, warning that such language is a dangerous indulgence in peace times. The piece cites Italy and France leaders clashing at borders as crowds cheer, arguing political aims, not patriotism, often drive wars.
More than 6000 persons received vocational training in Oregon schools last year. Adams reports 1853 in agriculture 1960 in trades and industries and 2212 in home economics. Federal funding reached 58380 dollars with state and local cooperation. North Bend flower show and parade set for Friday at 7:00 pm with Queen Irene Araujo and attendants.
The Oregon state fair aims to be the biggest in its 69 year history from September 22 to 28, with Sunday closing for the first time and premiums totaling 40000. Horse purses reach 17500, three new 2500 stakes added, and about 20 horses from Oregon and Washington training for the events. Also filed: Coquille Lumber Co incorporation at 40000 with seven named incorporators and the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Association of Portland planning a Battle Rock memorial with several named directors.
The state department of education tabulates county figures for next year’s school census. The annual tax per child remains at least ten dollars and funding depends on census shares. County staffing shows Acts of 1928 20 list 4 201 boys and 4 14 girls in 1928 29 and 4 195 boys and 4 195 girls in 1929 30, with state totals around 2 01 to 2 56 thousand children.
Mrs Harriet C Long of Wisconsin appears appointed state librarian for Oregon to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mrs Virginia Bacon Trae. The post pays $4,000 a year. Miss Tong brings broad library experience in the United States and abroad to the state library board.
The Oregon state highway department plans a 1800 foot tunnel through Bancock mountain east of Elkton on the Drain Scottsburg section of the Umpqua highway in Douglas county. The project shortens travel between Coos Bay and northern Oregon. Douglas county, the federal government, and local road districts will pay tunnel costs. the state covers only engineering costs.
Salem Oregon reports healthy banking conditions with Myrtl Point holding 639,086 in deposits across two banks. Oregon’s total bank deposits reach 290,541,621 with time and saving deposits at 126,951,147 and demand deposits at 163,590,474, reflecting a high mid summer level across 229 banks.
The Consolidated Freight Lines filed a schedule of reduced freight rates from Portland Salem Albany Eugene and Roseburg to Coos Bay and between Coos Bay and southern Oregon destinations effective August 1. The company also told the Oregon Public Service Commission it dissolved motor freight connections with the Farr and Elwood lines for service between Portland Willamette Valley points and the Coos Bay area on that date.
The fairgrounds show rapid improvements with lawns in place and old shacks removed, leaving a complete circle of officials and facilities ready for the livestock exhibit.
Applications filed with secretary Wil son indicate strong interest in livestock shows at the 1930 fair. New cattle entry rules require dairy cows over one year to carry a disease-free certificate from a licensed lab within the past month. An abortion test applies to cattle unless herd certificates exempt the member herd. A quick teat may be used on untested animals in the grounds. A second rule bans livestock altered by cutting or filling under the skin.
Sealed bids for the construction of Catching Creek Market Road No. 19 from station 4 60 to station 2 00 in Coos county Oregon will be received by the County Court of Coos county until 10 o clock a m on the 4th day of August 1930. Bid deposits equal to 5 percent of the bid are required with bids and a corporate surety bond equals the total bid amount for faithful performance. Proposals blanks and full bidder information available at the Roadmaster office in County Court House Coos County Oregon. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept the best proposals for the county.
65 acres on living stream with good highway and daily mail near a creamery. 26 acres bottom land 40 under plow, orchard including pears apples plums cherries berries. Small house barn milk house and shed with spring water. 100 acres outside range fenced, owner use for six years. Present owner has 800 sheep and room for 16 to 20 cows. $3000 down, balance terms. Geo E Hamilton Herald office licensed real estate dealer.
In the L. H Pearce garage a Hudson touring car in good condition is offered at a bargain price. The family owning it is in urgent need of money and will sell cheaply. See L. H. Pearce for details.
Creditors are warned to present their claims against the estate of Ju Husposka deceased. The administratrix with will annexed, under D. F Thompson judge authority, must file verified claims at Wallace Ikment office Myrtle Point Oregon within months from the first publication dated July 21 1930. Wallace Blement is attorney for administratrix.
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