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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1930
Page
3
The Coos Bay Times reports a possible mayoral candidate, minor thefts about $20 from two places, and local matters including a Roosevelt highway reference. Also noted are a poultry school start in Bandon, grange support for public power policy, a youth poisoning incident, a Cape Blanco lighthouse marriage, a car crash near Gold Beach, and a cougar hunt near Humbug Mountain with a fatal strike on the animal.
The excerpt lists court actions in Coos County including guardianship accountings, a petition to render accounts by J D Bright acting as guardian, and various local notices. It mentions road projects, service plans for Coos Bay, a government meeting to appoint a secretary, and community updates such as turkey releases and chamber of commerce leadership changes.
Hal E. Mose announced Oregon counties receive 51 960.91 for auto fees and 1 468.70 from motor transportation funds. Total apportioned across 36 counties 1 996 806.79 based on quarterly contributions. Coos county received 161 168.74 in cash with two thirds for highways and one third to counties. Administrative costs totaled 189 969.28, three percent of gross receipts.
Salem council votes down bond issue to finance a water plant using its water rights and franchise as security. Oregon notes show delays on Roosevelt highway projects as Douglas county must raise funds to match state aid. Governor Norblad presses Douglas county court to speed up expenditures for road work and coast highway investments amid regional funding tensions.
B W Fisher and C O T Brunner visited Bridge Friday as Telco Light representatives with six deer harvested during county hunting. Mrs. Albert Pancoast hosted a surprise 4 H club party with prizes and refreshments for girls finishing work. Local residents Hazel Davis Clinton Davis Shields Murph y and others plan new jobs. W D Bele injured by a horse. Bridge PTA met at the school for a 6:30 dinner and program featuring songs, welcomes, readings, and Auld Lang Syne.
The Church of Christ announces Bible school and preaching each Sunday morning with usual hours. On Tuesday October 7 a gathering of officers and spouses from Christian churches in North Bend Marshfield Coquille and Myrtle Point is planned. Arago hosts its annual church anniversary with basket dinner and welcome guests.
Arago high school elected class officers last Wednesday with Eric Dornath as president and other officers named for each class. The senior class chose Georgian Dordoff as president and reported activity including cheese production, a volleyball team, and a planned church program.
A fragmentary note expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support and kindness during a recent illness and recovery, with lingering thanks to the community and specific helpers mentioned.
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