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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1930
Page
12
Primary results show George W. Joseph winning the Republican nomination over Norblad by a wide margin. The statewide tabulation indicated Joseph led with a substantial vote margin as the party prepared for county and state races.
The county schools report busy preparations for the state teachers examination in Coquille on May 16. Principal figures include Mrs Hellen Gillespie JT and Mrs Mary F Thompson with staff from Eastside and Coquille. Students received dental checks with three needing cleaning and others drilled. Robert Brown and Vern Thanaen won prizes for the most perfect teeth.
The MAST hospital treated numerous patients after Friday incidents including broken limbs, facial lacerations, and suspected skull injuries. Names include Henry Crane FF Wheelock John Korhreas Veeck Sreuetute McKown and more with several discharged after care and others admitted for surgery or observation. A newborn, Evelyn Mae, was delivered by ambulance from Weeklys camp weighing eight pounds.
Local farmers express impatience over continued rain delaying farm work. Dora visitors include Mr and Mrs Fred Minard. Several residents joined Mrs J D Culbertson as her daughter returned to California for health reasons. Community events feature a large chicken feed dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Paul Bunch with many neighbors attending.
The article explains public health quarantine aims to protect others, not persecute the sick. Health officers may require actions deemed reasonably necessary for welfare. It notes vaccines and disease treatment progress, and describes how aliens and travelers face quarantine and entry rules for diseases like plague smallpox cholera and influenza.
Farmers in Bancroft tend late crops while Mrs. Everndon remains in Mast hospital. Many cars line the road as locals report good fishing. The Sargents, Fischs, Shields, Wise family, and others spend Sundays visiting and hosting meals. Mrs Cary and Nina Gage travel from Marshfield to attend Bridge graduation.
In Salem Oregon May 20 the defeat of Governor Norbis in the Republican primary signals a likely administration change next January and a shakeup in department heads. Budget commissioner post at $6000 yearly and several commissions are expected to be targeted by the new governor, with potential vacancies and reshuffles across state agencies. The town will hold a community supper and meeting with church representatives and local officials to discuss the transition and upcoming appointments.
The article recommends starting seed sowing from July to September for poppies zinnias and bachelor buttons and notes how colors deepen in cool days. It highlights dahlias as essential for fall bloom with growing plants sold in seed houses and the best planting time in September and October depending on frost dates. It also mentions phlox ageratums petunias snapdragons and other perennials as good options for quick color.
The union high school board elected three new teachers for the coming year. Edgar Rickard of Monroe, a former coach and teacher at Union High, will replace W. White. Miss Faye Irvine, a Willamette graduate, is slated for a position, with other assignments described in early reports.
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