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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1929
Page
8
Personal notices list Mr and Mrs Martin Schmidt with a new car, Vera Knight joins the local telephone office as relief operator, and Caley Robison moves to Coquille for trucking work. Community members visit, travel, or plan work from Myrtle Point to Portland, Seattle, and California, with several short business and service ads interspersed.
A state highway crew laid 90 percent asphalt on the Myrtle Point Roseburg road from Spruce street to six miles south. Work started Monday and finished by Wednesday noon. The coating reduces dust and marks the first asphalt job in the area, treated as an experiment.
The Coquille Herald reports Dairy Night School instructor KK Beals will host a field day at Coquille High School Sunday starting 9 am. About 18 attendees planned to visit six dairy farms—Jausen Bros Leneve Kay and Smith Riverton Lee Evans Bear Creek Joe Nielsen Wik Cross Ed Detlefsen—focusing on herd selection feed practices manure conservation and new forage crops. A basket dinner at 12:30 pm and cream coffee will be provided for participants remaining on the grounds.
A visit by a man from San Diego sparks talk in Marshfield about relocating. He prefers low crime and evergreen settings, praising local bungalows and outdoor life as easier than Southern California. The piece notes a broader appeal to families seeking a quieter, fire-warmed home environment.
Church notices announce Sunday Bible school and 11 o'clock preaching and communion. A Wednesday prayer service at 7 30 and an evening service at 7 00. Beginning June 2 there will be union services for Sunday night during the summer. The first union service will be at the Presbyterian church with Jacob Bo Mwomaw Jr of the Christian church delivering the message.
The 524 graduates of Oregon State College class of 1929 receive bachelor of science degrees 489 masters 23 and pharmaceutical chemist degrees 22. Women outnumber men 336 to 198 among graduates and Home Economics leads with 96 graduates. Wanda Christina Reyan is highlighted among the co ed class, with Miss Prey noted for studies in home management and nutrition and ward hall club membership.
Mrs M Barnes and Mrs Pmisy Shull were initiated into the Neighbors of Woodcraft at the May Sham Circle meeting held on the first Tuesday of the month. The Shamrock circle invites other members to attend and an entertainment is planned. The Marahfield Circle hosts a social on June 6.
The Presa byterial Sunday School class led by Henry Schroeder held a Sunday School party at the Schroeders Maple Glen summer home Tuesday evening. Guests included Rev Ostrander Mr and Mrs Schroeder and many others enjoying a pot luck dinner and marshmallow toast by the fireplace.
Franz Davis and party returned from a ten day visit to California via Ukiah district where a six year old girl was found murdered. Sheriff's posse combed the area. her body lay on brush piles with a cap used as a gag. The group also saw a high powered launch race on Blue Lake.
Dr Raymond FE Baker former principal in Myrtle Point and later Coos County superintendent resigned from Albany College faculty after seven years. He accepted a position with Parsons College Fairfield where John Dr Haker becomes head of English and oversees five instructors. Baker will teach English at Lincoln City summer session and plans to depart around late August. Baker’s eldest daughter will remain in Oregon.
A carrier pigeon with foot cregas was found at the Moomaw residence in Araygoari M, a visitor from Portland, intact but hungry. Mr Moomaw coaxed and caught the bird after a long chase, noting its tame behavior and stray grain.
A June to August program invites all denominations to join combined services at the Presbyterian Church with evening prayer and Bible study on Wednesdays. Also notes a Bible theme The Inseparable Love of God and a singing event by Harry Judson.
A limited number of pupils will enroll in modern piano courses including the latest methods for children and adults. The Popular method Bhettes Rapid Course is featured. Sessions available Tuesday afternoons at Mrs Merl Polland's and at Verna Barklow's Stringtown home.
WANTED To buy a registered Jersey yearling bull. N P Paterson, or. FOR RENT Five room modern bungalow Inquire Mrs Belle Whitaker 22 tfe nares PIANO FOR SALE may be had for balance on and on liberal terms to responsible party A J A Given Chandler Hotel Marshfield Quogue.
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