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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1928
Page
3
A report summaries the Coquille Lions Club’s push to secure hosting rights for a border area airport. The effort is framed as a year one priority with local civic support including the Coquille club and regional boosters.
Astoria candidate James W. Mott promotes his record as a legislator since 1923 claiming he has secured every enacted bill benefiting his district. He faults the incumbents for lack of representation and appeals voters to support him in the May 7 radio address on KGW hosted by Neil Morritt, chairman.
The article notes the Mountain States Co is installing electric wiring for Best Laird Logging in Gaylord. It reports the death of 66-year-old Spanish-American War veteran John A Heath in Bangor. A preliminary railroad survey from North Bend to Empire is complete. The Coos County Ministerial Association opposes Sunday baseball. A public hearing on a Coos Bay bridge is set for Marshfield May 28. Federal surveys of the coast from Coquille to Cape Sebastian are in progress. Deer counts from Mt McKinley trip. 72 deer noted. Joe Locarmini found dead in Parkersburg after 20 years there. Helen W Richards buys 260 acres up the Cheto River from Frances Tolman for a summer project. Goldie Stephenson leases Bandon by the Sea Auto Park for two years. Moore Mill & Lumber Co completes a mile of new railroad to timber from Frank Boutin interests near Bandon World. logging to follow. Indian affairs in Washington consider Coos Bay Umpqua Sins Tadians lands claims under treaty. George Wasson of Reedsport represents the Indians in Washington.
County track at Myrtle Point on May 12 praised H W Lever for managing the program amid rain hardships. Eighth grade exams set for May 16 and 17 with a large manuscript load. exam board to correct May 18. Several districts close May 25 while Lakeside stays open to make up lost time.
The piece notes a contested bill with equalisation fees and presidential action expected unfavorable, while noting Coolidge’s stance. It reports Hood River apple and pear blooms as the heaviest in years with prospects for a strong fruit crop. Marion County prune prospects vary. Southern Oregon prune and pear outlooks are positive. Oklahoma potato damage cited. Grangers Palmiter and Pierce emerge as eastern Oregon congressional candidates.
Miss Evelyn Hulet organized a picnic for her Norway scholars at Norway groves last Saturday with a basket dinner and ice cream. Games filled the afternoon as pupils in Miss Esther Wilson's room prepare for their own picnic tomorrow. The piece ends with a light note on airplane travel and engine noise in the back seat.
Mr Coleman practiced law in Coos county for several years, moved to Myrtle a year ago from Marshfield where he worked with a leading firm. He is skilled in law and respected as a lawful craftsman and citizen. He is a Mason and Elk, active in Marshfield lodge. Supporters say he would fill the district office with patriotism and impartiality.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a dubious claim about sauerkraut and sausage improving digestion and aging, attributed to M. Davis. The garbled text also mentions a spice or remedy “Adierika” and a made up promotional line with unclear sources and targets.
A fragment lists Marion Co officials and Republican candidates including Treasurer Thos B Kay, Justices L H McMahan and J L Rand, Attorney General E H Van Wiskle, and others. It continues with Dair and Feed Commissioner John D Mick, Circuit Court Judge James T Brand, and state and county officers across Coos, Marshfield, Coquille, North Bend, and nearby towns.
William Ladd of Myrtle Point played the lead in Pacific University sophomore class play You and I on Friday night in Forest Grove Oregon. He portrayed an artist who leaves his career to support his wife and children and faces a choice about his son’s future in art or business. Authorities credited Ladd with an admirable performance. The note closes with a satirical line about paying three dollars to wash a car while his wife handles household washing.
S. D. Pulford campaigns for county judge promising to run county business on personal judgment rather than faction lines. He questions factional control and urges voters to choose an independent official who will act impartially for all citizens.
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