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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1929
Page
4
A column laments the fate of the old oaken bucket as the Missouri board of health finds 282 of 12 dug wells unfit for drinking. The piece recalls playful village life and hints later generations may lose such simple joys.
The article notes a shift back toward rural areas from cities after years of farm to urban movement. It cites 192% more than 800,000 rural dwellers leaving farms, with 1926 figures exceeding 1,000,000 and last year around 600,000. It argues city unemployment drives labor to seek steadier farm work, urging Myrtle Point farm laborers to stay in steady employment.
The piece urges residents of 4 Petat to avoid town rows by prioritizing local welfare and cooperation. It argues that collective effort prevents conflicts and reinforces communal harmony, cautioning against self centered disputes while highlighting the value of civic unity.
The piece denounces publicity seekers who push endless stunts for records such as nonstop driving, perching in a yard pole, or rocking chairs. It argues such feats are done for name recognition, not value to society, and laments the public appetite for these sensational efforts.
A collage of lines from a poem about childless couples contrasts with old notices. District road meeting in Cool County Oregon seeks taxes for road work. Circuit Court of Oregon presumes in a divorce custody suit involving Maxson.
The guardian of Margaret Lewellen and Harry Lewellen Jr announces a sale after November 22 by private sale for cash. The property includes a one half interest in parcels in Myrtle Point Coos County Oregon, comprising Lots 1 and 2 in Nixon Park Addition and other described tracts, under court order and in the office of the Coos County Clerk. Daisy Lewellen and guardianship agents are named.
Notices announce district road meetings for Road District No 20 and No 27 in Coos County Oregon. Meetings on November 9 1929 and November 14 1929 seek to organize voters and levy special taxes for road purposes. Public notices include homestead entry and three year proof for Archie Davis in Myrtle Point with witnesses listed.
Executor W D Hale announces filing of the Final Account for the estate of Carl Otto Peterson deceased in Coos County Oregon. A hearing for objections and settlement is set for November 22, 1929 at 10:00 a.m. at the County Court House, presided by Judge D Thomps. Objections must be filed in court before the hearing.
In Coos County this 206 acre ranch is listed with full equipment and machinery. Suitable for dairy or stock ranching, 50 acres under plow, 80 acres of fir timber, about a million feet of timber cruise. Includes good house, two barns and multiple outbuildings. Ready to work and earn from start. Geo. E. Hamilton at Myr-Paint Herald office.
Bible school at 10 a m with Clarence Church and superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m and 1 p m. Turner B MacDonald, Minister. Methodist Church activities include leaguers cabinet meeting and social hour, ladies aid, prayer meeting, and Sunday services at 10 and 11 with sermons at 7 30. Bible school evening service, sermon topics, and youth focus announcements.
Classified notices show poultry for sale including six brown Leg horn pullets about eight months old and five Poland China shouts, plus Plymouth Rock pullets. Several rental rooms offered from seven to nine dollars monthly. Property listing describes an eight room house with outbuildings and water system for sale or lease, with inquiry directed to WW Neyve Land Office and WW Perkins. Also legal notices announce homestead entries and proofs filed by Ethan A Thompson and Bancom B Stratton in Oregon, with witnesses listed and filing dates in Roseburg and Langlois areas.
Administrator of the Estate of Ann E Massey files a Final Account with Coos County Clerk Oregon. Hearing on objections set for Friday November 8 1929 at 10 a m at the Court House Coos County before Judge D F Thompson. Objections must be in writing filed in court by then. William J Mansey Administrator Dement Coleman attorneys.
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