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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1933
Page
2
A discussion argues price controls fail to stabilize markets and that farmers should rely on cooperative organizations to protect interests, guide government action, and foster long term prosperity. It notes rising commodity prices, warns against overreliance on regulation, and urges sensible investment and tax policies to spur recovery.
A notice lists the Kickmeyer Laird event with a four course luncheon and a wedding of Mrs Sames Stow? and Mr Laird. It mentions guests including the Garret and Laird families, Tyson Lumber’s John Tyson, Vernita and Marguerite Laird, and Rev W E Cooper. Parents married in Marshfield 30 years ago and lived in the city except 1925 to 1931 in San.
Unclear readable text suggests Powers Bus Line plans to resume service in May after recent delays. Details are incomplete due to transcription issues.
Middle West youths arrive for Civilian Conservation Corps training in Oregon. About 150 Coos county men join camps at McKinley and Fairview while new CCC recruits from Nebraska head to Remote, Fairview, and other camps. They are housed near Gardiner ranch on Pistol river in Curry county.
Mrs. Amelia Clayton of Santa Barbara California and Mrs. Addie Morrison of Venice California visit Mrs. Cora Steele and children. Clayton is an aunt to the children. The group traveled up the coast from Waldport to Corvallis to see relatives and planned to stop in Myrtle Point.
Oregon and California land grant issues spark a county delegation meeting. Counties across the coast and inland seek to preserve specific payments under a congressional act, arguing payments should come from land and timber sales, not tax substitutes. Local attorneys A Cordon and Moses of Corvallis represent affected counties before the federal government.
Fire swept through a two story home causing extensive damage to the upper floor and destroying most bedroom furnishings and personal effects. The Mayes family reported significant losses including bedding and clothing as firefighters fought to save the structure.
A large gathering marked the Grange convention with delegates arriving on Tuesday for a day of programs. Speakers included Claribel Nee from the home economics department and Mrs Marc Font McCall of Sa en tok. The event featured singing and community notices as officials oversaw the proceedings.
Coos county school districts were mailed their spring apportionment from the elementary school fund. The county treasurer says the county fund has not yet been sent and districts will not receive it before the next meeting due to delinquent taxes.
The essay argues settlers blamed Indians for forest fires to justify fear of dark forests. It contrasts white pioneer ideas with Native fire knowledge, citing Joe Matte and Horse Eagle as sources. It notes Osage leader and Yale graduate speaker describing careful fire use among tribes and explorers.
A 19th century observer from Clackamas Oregon recounts arrival in 1846 when vast forests were pristine and fireless for centuries. Immigrants arriving in 1647 sparked a dry, summer-long blaze that consumed millions of acres of red and yellow cedar and other trees, blackening skies and choking people.
In the aftermath of fires and smoke that darkened the region, rain extinguished the blazes and freed residents to assess the damage from ruined forests. Franklin stated to reporters that war debts are not his concern, signaling a personal stance amid the upheaval.
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