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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1930
Page
8
The report notes a 41 percent turnout from a 14 600 voter base in Coos County last Friday with counts likely reflecting local elections and civic participation. It mentions community events in North Bend and updates on local schools and county activities amid a busy period.
On Sunday evening at 8 00 the dramatic murder trial Who Killed Earl Wright will be presented at the Methodist church in Myrtle Point. George Hammond of Des Moines Iowa wrote the play based on a real case where a bootlegger and a liquor purchaser influenced a young man who killed his best friend. The defendant was convicted and is in prison. Rev RoE Close of Portland will act as defense attorney. Admission is free with offerings for prohibition work. Children welcome with parents.
The Bird Parent-Teacher association held its year end meeting at the Bridge school with officers installed. Grandma Shields demonstrated wool carding and spinning for pupils, showcasing an old fashioned home craft.
A garbled column piece imagines a 108 story New York building and possible top floor savings with a clothing store, then pivots to a consumer pitch about groceries as the busiest town option. It also includes editor letters and quirky notes about local figures and fashion.
John D. Carl, republican nominee for county commissioner, says he appreciates the primary support and accepted nomination. He pledges to carry out campaign pledges if elected and to perform duties to the best of his ability following his slogan a fair and just consideration of all matters before me as commissioner.
Rail and bus lines in the west announce roundtrip excursion sales for Memorial Day with travel on May 24 28 and 30 and return by June 2 1980. Fares cover Ogden Lake City Albuquerque El Paso Portland and points west. Carriers include Southern Pacific Santa Fe Western Pacific Pioneer Aube Stage Line and others participating in the holiday sale.
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