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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1941
Page
4
A terse excerpt mentions a field, lighted area at Arago, and phrases about public organizations and Myr- Link end. The readable text hints at a municipal or public notice context but lacks clear actions or events.
The text depicts a two-tier Falls with upper and lower drops visible from a rocky pool. Sunlight reaches the canyon floor briefly daily as trees form a shaded, cool retreat. The forest road to Agness is being widened and curves smoothed in preparation for summer travel.
Forty eight years ago on March 21 1901 reports say the Guerin hotel frame is up and construction is progressing rapidly with occupation possible if weather stays favorable. William Page buys AR Lo Wagner meat market and assumes management. E Dickson family relocates to Willis Hoover shingle mill area two miles above Myrtle Point for the summer.
In March 1906 Firemen held a musical program and basket social to raise funds for a new hose cart. The fire company donated 70 dollars for 200 feet more hose. Zack Grant and Annie Hartley of South Fork wed at the Hartley home. Ladies hosted a Whist club with chicken based tally cards and a later fine chicken supper. The men praised the hens as top entertainers.
Rehearsals under Mrs R A Annin continue for the cantata The Merry Milkmaids to be presented next month for public school benefit. W W Endicott has opened a blacksmith shop in the Seaman building at Fourth and Maple, making four blacksmith shops in Myrtle Point within close proximity.
Twenty five years ago on March 16 1916 the Old Maids convention will hold a regular session at the Unique theatre on Saturday evening March 2 Attendance is urged due to important business. Marshfield taxi operators face a new annual vehicle tax of 14 dollars with cabs and express autos taxed between 3 and 6 dollars per year per a draft ordinance by City Attorney James T Be and Sheriff Alf Johnson. Johnson plans to seek the sheriff's nomination in Coos County. Aunt Mary Culbertson visits Myrtle Point with sister Ida Hansen while Tom asks for his mother to return home.
A 1920s rural column laments scrub bulls as enemy to farmers and neighbors. It calls for solutions from fines to probation and swift action if the owner fails to reform, urging community discussion and policy change.
In Myrte Point three strangers disturbed peace behind the post office. A scuffle left one attacker with his fist on E. J. Schneider and resulted in the trio jail. A birthday surprise followed Tuesday at Mrs. Marie Ball’s home for Dorothy Miller and Jeanette Sigman with several guests attending.
Plans move forward to charter a Pacific Greyhound bus carrying Myrtle Union Christian Endeavor members to the International convention in San Francisco July 11 to 18. The East Oregon Ranger, renamed the John Day Valley Ranger, is now published in John Day Oregon by Arthur R. Jones. Nisiki Campfire girls enjoyed a Maple Glen weekend outing with a Scout hunt in the woods.
Miss Mary Gasner daughter of Mr and Mrs Casper Gasner of Nor way and Adrian Schroeder son of Mr and Mrs Walter Schroeder of Lee were married at the bride’s parent home by Rev W C Cronk. Attendants were Mrs Levert Iverson and Bert Gasner. The bride wore a white silk crepe suit and carried a bouquet. Mrs Iverson wore a silk suit.
In Coos county the Home Demonstration Agent notes strong interest in a government surplus cotton mattress program. Eligible rural families including small towns may receive materials to make high quality mattresses, with training provided and applications handled locally by Agricultural Adjustment administration officials and county agents.
In Salem Oregon Lt Colonel Elmer V Wooton announces a replacement period for Oregon selectees rejected at the Portland army induction station. Replacement reception will occur during April 1-4 and 40 men per day may be processed to cover rejections from March calls. The new policy creates a special period distinct from previous procedures.
Norman Fletcher County FSA Supervisor announces that Mr Carroll S Ryecraft has become Assistant Supervisor at Coquille. A 1935 Oregon State College graduate, he majored in farm crops and taught at Riverton Smith-Hughes for five years. He was active in 4 H and county fair programs.
The Touring Bureau of the Oregon State Motor Association reports a strong revival in motor tourism to Mexico after a period of decline due to political conditions. A steadily growing flow of travelers is noted as quiet returns, with motorists drawn by scenery customs and a cordial welcome in Mexico.
Local congregation reports raising 208 dollars toward a national mission fund of 235000 dollars as Rev F 4H Barr notes three nurses set to depart March 1 for Africa to serve two mission hospitals and a leper colony caring for 70 lepers. Thirteen missionaries have returned from China with four remaining to protect the church’s interests.
A statewide push to extend the school lunch program to more than 35 000 Oregon school children within a year was announced by a state advisory committee. The effort, led by the Surplus Marketing Administration with the State Welfare Commission WPA NYA and school officials, aims to improve child nutrition and health nationwide through school meals.
Lt Colonel Elmer V Wooton outlines key points for Oregon registrants in contact with local boards. He stresses cooperation speeds processing, warns against false information, and notes the Government Appeal Agent assists with classifications and appeals. Local boards are described as helpful partners in the process.
Prize winners at the Cooking school last Friday were Mesdames O H Clarke Sam Lafferty Geo Gasner H E Hutchinson R E Gil W J Moore Fred Mantz Harlan Evernden and Amy Davenport. One hundred forty persons were reported in attendance in Roseburg. Mrs May Radabaugh visited Tuesday with Mr and Mrs L L Moore of Resaburg Oregon.
New bulletin No. 380 from the U S C agricultural experiment station reports when feeding alfalfa hay with concentrates is profitable for dairy cows. Experiments at Hermiston show cows given grain produced more milk but profit depends on butterfat price hay cost and grain cost. Wheat is viable up to 78 percent of a standard concentrate. profitability hinges on butterfat above a set price.
More than 1,000,000 dollars was turned over to the State Highway Commission on January 1 by Ortov and R Bean public utilities commissioner under the state motor transportation act. Ralph Mitchell secretary noted the cash receipts for January and February totaled over 200,000 dollars, surpassing prior records and signaling continued growth toward a modern defense and public highway system.
Kenneth Stevens formerly of Myrtle Point and James Francis Stevens of Powers and Kenneth Byron Stevens of Bandon enlisted in the United States Navy at Portland on March 10 1941 They completed junior year at high school and were sent to San Diego for seven weeks of preliminary training They expect to return home on leave before trade school or ship assignment The cousins hope to attend school as honor students and remain together during service
Local notes detail visitors and travels including Mr and Mrs Chandl Bloom from Portland calling at Seimp orts, Mrs Hill Alma and Mrs Morefield returning home, and Henry Parry Ophir among callers. Also listed are visits to Corvallis, Newport, Bandon, and Marshfield, with numerous dinner and weekend guest entries.
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