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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1928
Page
5
Fragmentary text mentions a brief visit from a club meeting with individuals including Mrs. McNair and Hedwig Marnlek. The readable portions reference young people, a visiting guest, and hostesses Gladya McNair and Hedwig Marnlek.
Farmers may buy Manere Spreaders and other heavy farm implements through the Agriculture Bond and Credit Corporation cash payment plan. The two year Calen L Strong Hardware and implements program offers flexible financing for equipment purchases.
Elgin Chapter No 24 0 E S urges members to inspect roofs before winter storms. Free roof examinations offered by R A Cortheil at 405 Golden Ave Marvheld phone 12061. Chapter meets first and third Thursdays at Masonie Dell Viel es. all are welcome.
The Parent-Teacher Association met in the High School auditorium Tuesday evening hosting speeches and recitations. A social hour followed with cake and ice cream served by the social committee. Nearby, visitors from Eugene and California arrived or stayed to help after illness and during travels, while residents hosted relatives and friends in recent days.
The two mill tax proposed by the Granges of Coon County will not appear on the ballot. County Judge R. H. Mast said six petitions were presented with under 30 signatures, leading the county court to conclude the proposal lacked voter backing and was not important enough to submit to the people.
Three Powers men were arrested on liquor charges Saturday evening before Justice W. H. Kirby. Preston Phelan paid 150 dollars for possession and had nine pints of beer and one gallon of mash. C A Dowdy could not pay 100 dollars and was sent to county jail with six quarts of beer a quart of wine and mash barrels. M Z Renney fined 150 dollars for possessing 140 bottles of beer and 74 gallons of mash.
A North Bend man 68 was charged with a crime against an 11 year old. In Coquille circuit court the jury stood nine to three for acquittal and no verdict emerged. On district attorney's recommendation the case was dismissed amid strong condemnation from attorney Bedingfield.
A young man named Paul Desk ord, later read as Deckard, appeared at Umpqua Auto camp in an en haoed condition from a wound and amnesia. He recalled working for a lumber company near Port Angeles Washington, was injured by a limb, and traveled about 400 miles to Port Angeles before regaining memory in Roseburg.
Oregon farm reminders discuss fall alfalfa renovation and weed management to improve first spring yield. The piece notes rapid growth in Oregon poultry from 1910 to 1925, with limited share of US egg output. Advice covers drainage, cover crops like vetch, soil nutrients, and disease controls including grape powdery mildew management with sulfur dust.
William Ladd of Myrthe Peimt is named in the cast for the first Pacific all college play at Pacific University Forest Grove Oregon on Oct 18. He will portray Bernard a young automobile driver in the Lindsey and Robins versified production as part of the annual homecoming program. Beta of our ria will have hair protection as they pass through the windshield.
Entomologist Den Mote explains Buffalo moths or carpet beetles feed on woolens and furs, leaving irregular damage in garments and slits in carpets. He recommends naphthalene or camphor for treated areas and notes fumigation with hydrosulphur gas or carbon disulphide for severe infestations. Complete guidance is in USDA bulletin 1346. Also, C E Schuster describes drying small walnuts by trays heated over a stove or frame method for larger quantities.
A large fire at Green Marshfield involved several steel box cars left on the tracks while firemen battled the flames with water streams. The report claims the blaze was contained by moving wooden cars to safety and keeping the steel cars in place as the fire burned.
The experiment station finds the best fall planting period in Oregon between October 10 and 20. Planting earlier reduces weed destruction opportunities, while delaying past November 1 risks poor establishment and lower yields. Treatment for smut is advised: copper carbonate for wheat after cleaning, and liquid formaldehyde for oats and barley.
The article extols eggs as a highly priced yet nutrient rich food second only to milk for calcium. It notes calcium and phosphorus in eggs, their easy digestibility, and claims eggs offer sanitary benefits and balanced diet in moderation.
Federal agents and local officers raided a productive shine still near Floral Lake. They confiscated a plant capable of producing about a hundred gallons daily and seized 18 barrels of menelk and liquor. Arrested were Owen Smith James Sharp and William Deltrich. Smith and Deltrich posted bond Sharp remained jailed.
Decrees of divorce were granted in six circuit court cases on Saturday afternoon before Judge J. T Brand. Plaintiffs Alta A. Winquist Allen E. Martin Clara A. Cook Ilva M. Waterman Miver G. Horn Edith M. Kruse were represented by various attorneys including Claud H. Gilee Grant Corby E. H. Joelink Fred Bynon Dement Coleman and W. A. Douglas. The remark about Europeans in 1918 appears as a stray sentence.
A voter card from E L Vinton praising his qualifications and urging support from all county residents. The message emphasizes readiness for county service and seeks broad voter backing.
Republican candidate Norton of Coquille Oregon declares his candidacy for state representative. He cites business leadership in port and road associations and regional development work. He asks voters to endorse him in November.
Willard J. Ducharme of Camas Valley Oregon filed notice to prove up his homestead claims in Section 5 Township 9 West Willamette area. A three year proof is to be made before the U S Land Office Roseburg Oregon on November 14 with witnesses Bee Moore William Lehnherr Vry Lehnherr Nathan Kirkendoll and Hamill Bandas listed as neighbors or heirs.
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