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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1929
Page
2
Community notices recount a benefit event for the local fire department at Oaks pavilion on July 3 and 4. Residents recall visiting Marshfield and Lakeview for business, travel plans to Yellowstone via cautious routes, and tourists praising the Ros evelt highway while regional families mingle in seasonal events.
Walter Endawots visited Johnson creek mining claims and Mulebeek district with news of Mr Huebner illness. Firefighters borrow funds for a new pump truck and the annual dance at Oaks pavilion July 3 and 4. Devine eurosometer measures human strength as horse power using a weighted cylinder and wheel to test resistance.
The Town Doctor urges civic loyalty as the key to a thriving community. It argues that residents shape their town through personal choices, spending locally, and standing against disloyalty. The piece stresses mutual support among neighbors, families, and institutions to sustain prosperity. It notes the dangers of buying from outsiders and the value of patronizing local businesses.
Miss Peart Benson acquired the stock and fixtures of the former J N Roberts store and operates as Auto Park Grocery. The Junior League baseball team played at Marshield with Myrtle Point four Marshfield six in a close, exciting game. Mr and Mrs M R Lee returned from a week visiting Salem Corvallis and Portland. They toured Silverton to Silver Creek Falls, finding the falls beautiful. Mr and Mrs George Dickinson visited La Grande for a bankers convention and stopped in Grass Valley Oregon. Mrs Ella Leep traveled to Powers to be with her son in law Allison Roberts and granddaughter Aline Kay. Mr Roberts remains in Portland under medical care and is improving slowly. Res and Mrs Turner MacDonald hosted a pot luck supper in the bean tan grove for Belle Whitaker Helen Russell and family.
June 96-W. A business trip to Coquille Friday with Mrs Lett. Orie Inks reported slightly improved but still serious. Maude Hooton returned home after a visit in Coquille. Bridge hosts Eagles picnic. Chas Hill and Bill Kerrigan left for Medford. Roselle family from Bandon visited Bridge. Mrs F C Rookard of Tenmile visiting Bridie. Grandma Rookard, ex-Bridie resident, visiting relatives. Mrs Lloyd and Mrs Rice in Myrtle Point. Rice suffered an infected hand and hospital stay. A lighthearted joke on plane courting and a proverb about a rolling stone ending remarks.
Community event invites all to join the Fire Department dances at Onkea Pavilion in July. Proceeds support local firehouse activities and equipment upgrades.
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