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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1941
Page
4
The editorial argues for unity in wartime production and hints at using strong measures if needed. It calls for American shipping, naval forces, and industrial effort to prevent a crisis in supply and avoid a dragged slowdown.
Forty years ago a fidvarn and family from Pasadena California arrived to settle in Myrtle Point. Mr Osborn traded his California property to Mrs F G Dixon for property here. The first city election under the new charter was set for the upcoming Monday following a caucus at Johnston's hall with L W Deyoe presiding and L A Roberts as secretary. Dr K A Leep and R W Lundy were nominated for mayor.
A March 36 1906 note reports a city park concert Sunday afternoon attracted a large crowd who thoroughly enjoyed the performance. The fire hose tower, blown down earlier in winter, was rebuilt this week and set in place.
Thirty years ago on March 1, residents of Myrtle Point prepared for a city clean-up day. The report notes Oregon's famed mountain miles in bloom inviting anyone with time to visit the woods for a fragrant bouquet amid a generally clean city, though cleanup spots remain.
Mr and Mrs L H Pearce entertained the Social Art club for a lively 500 evening with the top score honors shared by Tom Guerin and Mrs Verne Lands. Bridge school gymnasium dedication drew nearly 200 attendees for the program and social hour.
The Oregon Agricultural College Glee club entertained a large audience at the Unique theater last Thursday evening under school auspices. The school received $20 as its share after expenses. A stray bear has wandered around Norway community for a week, last seen near Aaron Myer’s place. bridge players are asked to come down and take it home.
Five years ago on April 1 1926 Box Scouts gathered at scout master Omer Idson’s home to discuss Boy Scout movement improvements. An old time dance feature Paul Jones Tap and Step and Quad is set for Saturday evening with music by the Vivetic Five.
March 26 1931 residents attended a Bridge locals performance of An Old Fashioned Mother at Uryon High School auditorium Myrtle Point. Bonnie Jear Billings played The Widder's Mite Mrs Edna Maelark A Mother in Israel Belle Scarborough The Village Belle Freda Hendricks as Kid Tom Luttrell produced by Ralph Scarborough Henry Brownson Ovid Bryant as a We Heart. Directed by M Denis Van Alsten with Y Q O Clarke as assistant.
On April 2 1936 a full quarantine was imposed after a student at City High School was diagnosed with spinal meningitis. Health Officer I RH Mast ordered the measure citing early Sunday morning diagnosis and the need to contain the illness. A corking of mecha disc parts and a ship update appear in the surrounding details but the essential action is the quarantine.
Sunday afternoon callers at the Frank McNait home were Mrs Ray Watkins of Eureka California Mrs Howard Rackleff Shirley and Duane of Myrtle Point Business Callers Vance Huntley and Clifton Parrish transacted business in Rune burg Saturday Buys Car Clifton Parrish purchased oour this week Monday Callers L Barzee and Kenneth Barzee of Myrtle Point were Monday visitors at the Frank McWall home
Local report notes a head-on car collision near Marshfield with Jack Warner unharmed. Other items include hospital visits, church notes, and community notices from Myrtle Point and Coos County, detailing visits, services, and meetings.
Nor way store owner Herman Tedsen at the highway market and gas station installs fluorescent lighting and submerged air and water pumps calling it a modern upgrade. The mayor says keeping up with times is essential for progress. Beachel returns a Corvallis trip. Barklow sisters resume spring term at USC. Coquille and Port Orford visits noted with local residents as guests.
The Mast Hospital column notes the week’s births including a daughter born Tuesday March 25 to Mr and Mrs Mattson of Boards, and surgeries for Ntha Mattson and Mis Madge Shull. It lists medical attention for Mrs Herry Jackson and Mr J A Parrish, an infected hand for John Alexander, a fractured wrist for Jackie Osborne, and a sprained something for Don Tinn.
A legend recounts that the redbud or Judas tree once bore white flowers until Judas hanged himself there, causing the blooms to turn pink with shame.
The Cvhan Creergy tian corps at Camp McKinley celebrates eight years since inception with an Open House on March 30. Visitors tour the historic camp established by the Oregon State Board of Forestry in October 1833 and now under the Interior Department. Technical staff will answer questions and discuss camp life, with refreshments for attendees.
Canis Sitkum CCC Camp 608 in Carp Sitkum Oregon announces an open house on March 30 1941 to celebrate the eighth anniversary of the CCC. Visitors from Myrtle Point and surrounding areas are invited to tour the camp starting at 10:00 am with guides from the camp and the forestry service providing transportation to work projects. Baseball boxing and other games are planned weather permitting.
Open house set for Sunday at China Flat Camp invites residents to tour facilities and view project progress. Officials outline planned activities and emphasize safety and community engagement during the event.
A fragment from an agricultural notice discusses dusts for targeting strawberry plant pests. It notes the need to apply within the hatching period and warns rain can destroy effectiveness. Two applications are advised several days apart, with caution about weather and timing.
The Portland stock market for the week ended March 22 reports 2165 calves 2285 head and 2960 sheep sold across two market days. Open market trading Monday showed good demand with most classes firm or higher and notable beef cow and bull gains. Medium to good fed steers moved 8850 to 1075 with a few heavy loads at 1100, and a 873 lb load averaged 1125, a new high for car lots. Common steers fell to 9460 with thin offerings.
Feeder cattle and dairy heifers traded with prices from 8.50 to 10.00 per hundredweight for feeders and dairy types. Cows ranged around 48 to 700 with quality notes on dairy rows. Bulls and dealers showed bids from 7.38 to 13.50, with top beef cows around 8.50.
Portable buildings were shipped to Camp China Flats Powers Oregon and bolted onto new foundations under the charge of Lieutenant Glendale D Gallaher assistant district construction officer. A crew led by Mr Teavis Hostetler Mr Payne Straw and others completed the assembly. The old Technica Service buildings were salvaged and repurposed due to safety and cost concerns.
The Bunker Hii! school provides ten cent lunches that cover only the food cost. A single woman runs cooking and serving, assisted by a WPA hire, with surplus commodities used in the cafeteria.
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