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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1929
Page
4
The article argues parking is vital to local business and outlines two core fixes. It emphasizes turnover through fair time limits and enforcement, plus business fairness to reduce deadhead cars occupying scarce curb space.
A midwestern city survey found 23 percent of downtown curb spaces in use all day by 81 percent of which were local business owners. Average stay was two and a half hours, costing merchants three and one fifth customers per car. Rear lots and garages remained unused while many merchants complained of weak business.
The passing of Jane Tous recalls early Coos County life as readers learn of pioneers Jake Tous Tanner MacDonald and John Tous who mourn a lone surviving brother with memories of a childhood in Oregon woods The tale discusses their cabin ride down the Coquille and other adventures while noting a single surviving brother in a family long tied to the region A separate note praises the state game wardens for reducing illegal net fishing on the Willamette River and reports high rainbow trout egg take at Crane Prairie Hatchery with eggs destined for Fall River Hatchery and eventual distribution to state hatcheries The column closes with a caution about motorist fatalities and pedestrians being struck in another year
Poem reflecting pride in shared paths between neighbors. The speaker describes a dirt path formed by feet, a silent token of friendship that cannot be fenced or bought. It links a dwelling to a neighbor's home, symbolizing trust and communal care.
The May 15 bridge news recaps a school graduation in Bridge Oregon last Friday with T B MacDonald of Myrtle Point as speaker. Diploma presented by RO Davis as the board chairman. Also notes moving logging camps, PTA officers installed, a community Ford car, and a student picnic at Bandon beach with a closed swimming tank.
Local notes record high school plans for aradenle and upcoming university attendance. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Frank Moser is noted. A farewell picnic for the Casebeer family is announced, with invites to share baskets. The Woman's club held a regular meeting with several hostesses and a quilting project. Forty dollars was raised from Brewster valley entertainment. An opening dance drew a large crowd at the Community Hall. The Brady place run is graded enabling milk delivery.
Classified snippet shows a local telephone listing for sale related to Cal A T Tran with a 608 area code and a brief note. Limited readable details suggest a personal ad or small business swap posting rather than a formal catalog.
The Howe family thanks friends for expressions of sympathy and floral offerings during their bereavement for their son.
Mar garet Maodmins of Bridge Oregon filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish a land claim in Township 29S Range 11 west Willamette Meridian. The hearing before E A Dodge, Commissioner, will be at Myrtle Point on May 24. Witnesses Clarence F Davis William A Doney Matt Beleu Orin B Murray, all of Bridge, Oregon.
Land Office notice from Roseburg Oregon states Ralph W Matwon of Bridge Ore filed intent to proof a homestead entry for Sw NE Sec 1 T 28 R 10 Willamette Meridian. Proof set before U S Commissioner Edgar A Dodge at Myrtle Point Oregon on May 25 1929 with witnesses Lawrence Clinton Wilford Hunt George Brownson Earnest Paulsen Hamill Canaday.
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