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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1947

Page

10

Irrigation Plans Under PMA Aimed at Pooled Work Statewide

Oregon farmers plan large water conservation under the 1947 agricultural conservation program. PMA officials say practice payments will cover about half the cost. Projects include enlarging a 19 mile Jordan Valley feeder canal and relocating it to send spring runoff to Antelope reservoir, and fixes in Sumner Lake valley to improve water delivery and reduce losses.

Oregon K. H. Miller PAIA Misch Miler Sommelconiey Aganuartity Jordan Valley Jordan Creek Antelope Reservoir

Overhauling ditch projects cited in western Oregon plans

The planned program includes upgrading the ditch and installing pipes through sandy and rocky terrain with two new diversion dams and two miles of ditch in Cedardale. Pooling agreements need approval from county and state committees. state funds for community projects are not reduced by proportional allocations.

Western Oregon Miller Cedardale

Preventable Accidents Kill 111 In Oregon Summer of 1946

Secretary of State Robert B Farrell Jr warned that 111 people died in rural Oregon during May to August 1946 from preventable accidents. He blamed the human factor, citing speed, intoxication, wrong driving, drowsiness, and unsafe actions, urging stricter traffic courtesy and law observance to lower summer deaths.

Oregon Robert 8. Farrell Jr Ign Farrell

Gladiolus Virus Found Deadly To Pea Plants

Dr F P McWhorter at OS experiment station traces the white death disease in garden peas to the yellow bean mosaic virus carried by gladiolus insects. Peas sent in by home gardeners showed stunted growth and whitish foliage, linking the ailment to gladiolus.

F P McWhorter McWhorter

Broadbent community events and Mother's Day notes

Local Broadbent news covers budget meeting for next school year, Boosters club program on democracy in the home, and a card party. Mirva Little spoke on home extension services as Mrs Erma Little spoke Tuesday. Mother's Day events include Forrest family picnic and Sunday School program honoring mothers.

Arago Arago Community Church Clyde Lillie Albert Lillie Mmes C. H. Aasen Werner Plaep Charles Griffith Tyrell Woodward Meldon Carr Alma Halter RM Harrion John Menegat Ellen Huntley Myrtle Point Mrr Glenn Gulstrom FE H Barklow Coos Bay Arage School Kobaet Bish Ot Bartes Gideon Cauletrom Dar Ceulatrom Waller Sue Schroeder Corvallis H. B. Williams Girls League Union High School Little Becky Bruce Mazon Purdy Hermann Boosters Club Erma Little Serviee Home Extension Jerry Boyer Fran Bul Fry Lila Scott Ada Lioyd Lackey Roake Tom Forrest Broadbent Bill Kirstein Roy Luttrell Amred Daniels Seea*Red Lill Scott Miles Patty Hermann Roderick Hermann George Hermann Ted Green

Union Daily Vacation Bible School Plans Announced

Committeemen met at Brethren parsonage to prepare a June 2 to 15 Bible School. Enrollment starts this week as ministers collect blanks. Alma Lett named general superintendent. Theme: The Bible and Christian Living. James Clinton slowly recovering at daughter Mrs. John Arnold’s home after a stroke. SELL IT WITH A HERALD CLASSIFIED AD.

Union Daily Vacation Bible School Committee Brethret Parsonage Te Barious Alma Lett James Clinton John Arnold

Unemployment Drops Sharply Across Oregon in April

Oregon reports a record April drop in unemployment with a 6.6 percent rate, down from March and last April. Seasonal farming, construction, and lumber activity cited for reduced payments. civilian claims totaled 16 300 and veterans payments fell below 6 000 after February peak.

Oregon U Eugene Bend Prineville Dallas McMinnville Portland

Dickie Myers Taken to Hospital After Foot Infection

Seven year old Dickie Myers son of Mr and Mrs Mitchel Myers was taken to the Mast hospital Wednesday suffering from infection in his left foot.

Little Dickie Myers Soniof Mitchel Myers Mast Hospital

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