09 Oct 1941
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1941
Page
1
The fragment notes tomatoes are rich in vitamin C. It mentions a full size tomato bulletin Ext Bul 543 available free from any extension office. The text is an OCR fragment with limited readable context.
A series of county Farm Plan meetings is scheduled with representatives from state agencies including USDA, AAA, FSA, and forest service. The meetings aim to outline work per county, set goals, and devise procedures to gather individual farm plans, with sessions for defense and broader regional representation.
A Marshfield gathering discussed regulating minerals and mining prospects in the county. Attendees included R. J. Hills temporary chairman, Chas. Granby AFL leader, Wm. Daley, and officials from Marshfield Myrtle Point Bandon Coquille North Bend and Powers. Efforts aim to secure action on ore development and potential reduction policies.
Four players reach the semi finals in the Coquille Valley golf tourney with Dement facing Snyder and Richard opposing Dunn. Second round results show Linn beating Arnold 3 and 2 and Arnold edging McLarrin 1 up. Dement defeats Lawderback 5 and 4 in the finals pairing.
The notice explains how to obtain aid and mentions the Farm Security Administration and Soil Conservation Service offices or the county agent as sources for assistance. It emphasizes contacting these agencies for program details and eligibility.
Oregon extension service reports an unusually favorable 1941 marketing season for poultry dairy products and wool as farm costs rise but farm prices for eggs milk meat and wool grow faster. Beef cattle outlook hinges on 1941 42 marketings and high prices. government demand for milk meat and eggs supports gains though feed supplies exceed last year. The full printed report with charts is available from county agents or the college.
In Coos County towns, a temporary cue will be added during October and sent to the national committee on Chinese Relief as part of fundraising efforts. The plan is to raise quotes across towns and forward them for national distribution and action.
Local coverage notes winners at the Salem merchandise shoot with a first place in Class A. The item also reports a draft notice for Jud Bell who has joined the coast artillery in San Diego and family visits from Ophir California and Waldport Oregon. New phone numbers are listed for local residents.
The office of the Secretary of State will show traffic safety films in the Myrtle Point area. County Supt. Martha E Mulkey announces screenings at Broadbent Gaylord and Powers schools on Monday and at Myrtle Point, Wighs, and Arago schools on Tuesday with Valley View showing Tuesday night at 8 00.
Reporter Myron Haga notes deer hunting progress with 47 deer stored at Cold Storage Locker Plant in Myrtle Point weighing about 300 pounds. Forty seven deer include 36 blacktails and a mix of Oregon males, with details on elk weight from Coos County open season.
Kenneth Barzee returns home from a two week hunting trip in the Bend area with Ophir companions. Mr and Mrs Roy Shull and Ruth of Pwin Oaks visited the Barzees. Mr and Mrs Robert Baker and Vivian Train of Ophir married recently at Reno Nevada and called on Mrs W H Taylor’s grandparents. Chuck Bowers arranged to buy a 20 acre ranch west of Myrtle Point from Aaron Wilson and the Bowers family will move to the new home. Mrs Hymry Beard of Empire aims to organize an American Legion Auxiliary in Myrtle Point and visited local Legion members. Sergeant Wm. Pook on 15 day furlough from Fort George Wright plans time with his parents.
The Junior class selects Don't Darken My Door by Anne Coulter Martens as this year's comedy in three acts to be staged Dec 5. The eight named roles require a sizable cast while others assist backstage. Miss Reta Fry directs, with auditions to begin once playbooks arrive.
The Agriculture Department outlines that food stamps can be exchanged at retail stores for any human consumption foods. Louis Belangie, head of the Surplus Marketing Station, says the program guarantees a present and better domestic market for farmers. It also aims to strengthen America by providing nutritious foods to under consuming families as about 40 million acres of export crops must find a domestic market.
Ted Hauser of Bridgeport is named mother of a son born this week, the third child for Mr. and Mrs. Hauser. The report appears to include garbled text about local residents and a hospital admission.
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