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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1929
Page
3
A jumble of Coos Bay area items covers deaths in Gaylord and North Bend, police actions, school safety work, a basketball riot fallout, road ditch bids, beach leasing and salvage plans, a pastor’s anniversary, and local industry rumors, all reflecting daily civic life and regional issues.
A plan aligned with the Bulley policy to improve service proposes a dual energy source through an interconnected transmission network. Detailed plans depend on location of a new line with construction set to begin soon for service in late summer 20aen.
The notice laments a gas price spike during the war period led by Standard Oil and other majors. Retail price climbs to 26 cents, with wholesalers at 11 cents and dealers charging 20 cents, despite cheaper rates inland. A rancher with a three year contract is cited as profiting from the higher margins.
The State Game Commission warns Oregon sportsmen to follow fishing laws as the season opens. Deputy wardens will patrol streams for violations but arrests are expected to be rare. The period marks heightened activity around Clifford Seneca and nearby creeks as anglers pursue sport fishing.
A doe was injured by a trap on the fourth day as a man maneuvered to escape. He tore his hands while freeing himself and walked 12 miles to Tal land for medical help, from which she was brought here last night.
The family wishes to express appreciation to the Methodist Sunday school and junior high school and many friends in Myrtle Point for sympathy on the death of Claude Spencer. They gratefully acknowledge the floral offerings and support from the community.
The Preston family thanks friends in Coos County and the Rebekah lodges of Powers and Myrtle Point for beautiful flowers and words of sympathy after the death of their daughter.
The article argues residents must study town interests before selling a community. It notes a strong demand for good, awake towns and asks whether there is a market for civic improvement, suggesting twenty percent of motor traffic seeks places to locate.
In Chicago corporations deploy special departments to assess towns for factory branches distribution points or resident representatives. They study suitability to attract investment, jobs, and long term sales, warning that towns must meet evolving expectations to win business and remain competitive.
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