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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1930
Page
4
Readable fragments indicate a public notice from Myrtle Point referencing the act of March 3 1878 and a subscription matter. Details are incomplete but imply legal or financial action requiring attention by residents or stakeholders.
The piece argues popular belief that a long cold wet winter follows a hot dry summer may not hold. U S Weather Bureau experts note mixed results from recent seasons and warn against universal rules, while locals await further predictions from amateur forecasters and quirks about toothpaste ads.
A Myrtle Point resident reads that centuries of deforestation in China led to soil erosion and barren land, contributing to famines. The piece argues that forest loss worsened erosion, washing topsoil away and reducing cultivable land, with global lessons for homeland planning and conservation.
Copco officials secured 4 million dollars as the initial capital for a Klamath river power plant, with a total project cost around 30 million. The state would have earned only 2 cents per horsepower under an expedited lease, prompting criticism of undervalued state access to hydro resources and calls for fair compensation. The Oregon Journal backed delaying filings until the legislature acts, praising the state engineer for halting applications.
A wartime editorial laments that future generations may face famine as Chinese conditions are cited. every tree planted or spared becomes a bulwark against hunger while crops repeatedly fail as they sprout then fail.
Oregon and Washington state granges plan a shared campaign for public ownership of water and power resources. They warn against power trusts and urge coordinated speakers and action to curb private control and charge fair rates for rural and urban users.
Three hundred eighty four pheasants were released on the Russ Investment company property along the Bandon road by Gene Simpson's son, accompanied by Harry Slack of the Coos County Game Protective association. A second shipment of older pheasants plus eighty turkeys is promised soon. Slack says birds will be protected until the season opens to prevent unlawful shooting by unsportsmanlike hunters.
The Bank of Powers in Powers Coos County Oregon files its report of condition as of September 24 1930 showing resources loans and discounts 607,569.25 overdrafts 37,? bonds securities 71,066.97 banking house 4,120.00 cash items 26,677.69 total assets 164,461.26. liabilities deposits 164,461.26.
For sale rebuilt typewriters and adding machines of all makes. Sold on easy terms. We rent buy sell and exchange machines. Inquire this office or B. K. Werner Marshfield. 7-0¢
Forestry officials sought rain last week to cut fire danger while state fair officials urged sunshine and dry weather. Forestry men got their wish as attendance at the fair fell each day of the week this year.
The Forest Supervisor in Roseburg Oregon invites sealed bids by November 8 1930 for live Port Orford timber and dead Port Orford Cedar within about sixty acres of Sections 94 and 2 T 2 S R 10 W and T 29 8 R 10 W Sandy Creek area Umpqua National Forest Oregon. Estimates total about 134000 feet B M green timber and 100000 feet B M of dead stock. Minimum bids are 12.50 per M feet for green sawlegs and 6.875 per M feet for stock. A 260.00 deposit with each bid will be applied to purchase price liquidated damages or retained. The right to reject all bids is reserved. Obtain full sale details from the Forest Supervisor Roseburg Oregon.
Department of The Interior General Land Office Roseburg Oregon September 5 1930 notice to Glen Eugene Gibson of Myrtle Point Oregon founder of Homestead entry 016354 for List 61997 seeks final three year proof to establish land claim before Edgar A Dodge at Myrtle Point October 18 1930. Witnesses Muriel Alexander Joseph Thompson Arthur Alexander William Borden Hamill Canaday. Commissioner or Register
In Coos County Oregon the estate of Mary E Huntley, deceased, filed a final account with the County Court. The court sets October 20, 1980, at 10:00 a.m. in Coquille to hear objections filed by then. Alva Huntley is administrator with A G Thompson attorney.
Cari G Grove of Dora Oregon, holder of Homestead Serial 016790 and Add Hd 017154, seeks final three year proof to establish land claim for Orig Lots 1 2 8 in Section 7 and NEXSE% Section 18 township 28 south range 10 11 west Willamette Meridian before Edgar A Dodge U S Commissioner Myrtle Point October 24 1930. Witnesses named are Oscar G Bunch Ezra D Watson Charlie Oscar Oberman William Axe all of Dora Oregon.
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