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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1938
Page
4
A letter to the editor laments wasteful open season trout harvesting and praises firearms safety demonstrations. It argues the state game commission errs in over restricting sportsmen, praises responsible handling, and endorses the law against carrying loaded guns in cars. It stresses caution to prevent accidents and backs community firearms education efforts.
The page notes a cattle drive to Oakland led by Don Berklow and brothers with Joe Knight, mentions Mrs Win Weskly’s new baby, stock weighing by Heaton of Bridge, and Jom McCulloch’s Cow Creek reports. It recalls a 33 year old item about schooling and a 1913 eighth grade exam line.
Myrtle Point churches unite for evangelistic meetings led by KrisCOPAL and Mrs. O H Clarke's piano recital. Mass at 8 a m next Sunday May 22 in Catholic church with Sunday school beforehand. Presbyterian and Methodist plan Bible study sermons and joint services through the week with choir rehearsals and special music.
May 19 report explains the trout length rule and informs anglers that possession of trout under six inches is illegal. A fine of 25 dollars was already imposed on an angler unaware the law required any length over six inches. The state game commission plans a final decision on enforcement.
On Saturday May 4th three education committees met in the Circuit Court room. The intermediate teachers outlined tentative plans for next year and a rural preschool meeting is set for September 3. Remote pupils are painting desks repairing seats and tidying yards for a fresh start after summer vacation.
W T Miller, Democratic hopeful for Congress in Oregon's first district, says no one man can truly represent diverse voters. He plans to spend the final week before the May primaries touring the northern part of the district and notes he has no single pet theory to push.
The Riverside 4-H Camp cookery club held a camping dip at La Verne park last Friday evening with ghost stories and toasted marshmallows by the fire. The midnight eclipse was observed and attendees included Iris Fitch, Helen J Millicent Dew, Viola Johnson, Stanley Sapp, Fred Dow, Charlies, Harvey and Glenn Thommen. Harold Henagin remained in hospital in Coquille after a leg injury at a logging camp re. A group of Fairview Grange mem-
Southern Pacific Company in Portland released a 94 page color booklet How to See the Pacific Northwest extolling Oregon sights Crater Lake Oregon Caves Columbia River Highway Mt Hood Timberline Lodge fishing streams beaches golf courses and resort towns. Thousands of copies will be distributed nationwide to encourage tours and coast trips. A pedestrian was struck on his lawn when a wheel from a car two blocks away rolled down a hill and hit him.
The $390000 appropriation for federal fish hatcheries on the Columbia River and tributaries, sponsored by Rep James W Mott, passed the House on May 3 and awaits the President's signature. The measure faced Bureau of the Budget opposition, but a new precedent was set recognizing federal responsibility to preserve Oregon salmon runs by enhancing artificial propagation where dams impaired runs.
Republican governor candidate Charles A Sprague tours eastern Oregon and western Oregon counties during the week. He reports broad interest in revitalizing the GOP and his own bid, emphasizing not running against others but energizing Republican ranks. He began near Fagan and travels south toward the California line, stopping at Coquille and Newport.
Baccalaureate services were held Sunday night at the Methodist church. The track team traveled to Medford Friday with final results pending. Ag boys and Home Economics girls enjoyed a picnic at Bandon Sunday. A Chamber of Commerce meeting occurred Tuesday night at the high school. The annual senior picnic was held Wednesday night at Bonniksen’s.
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