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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1941
Page
4
Work on the Post and Fuller sawmill is going on with changes each week. Mud sills are nearly complete and the mill rises on the north end of the property near the railroad tracks, part of a former grain field, with a pond planned south of it in the old river bed.
Governor proclaims lifting of fire ban for the season allowing burning on waste land without permits. Sixteen stations reported activity last week, with a weights weight of 139 lbs noted during a point weighting event. Leo Frye quits stock duties, reports a good mountain trip. Leo Frye elected school director to fill remaining term of R E Stevens after resignation. A special meeting was held Friday at the high school with board members WO AI and Joe W Leggett. Mrs. George Dwyer and children Nora and Albert of Lebanon visited Mrs. Dwyer's mother Mrs. Mary Farber, returning to Lebanon Sunday.
A local home talent minstrel show by the Woman's club drew a good audience. Performances included jokes about residents, cake walk, songs, dances, and specialty acts. Proceeds support the Woman's club fund with post show dancing by the high school orchestra.
A local drive led by J I Laswell and Miss Gertrude Mell Feachaoof aimed to recruit teacher members. Laswell won first prize and Mell Feachoof second. 17 members joined, with Beall arranging a program featuring the Clarinet club performers.
Community diary recounts visits by locals including Mr and Mrs Bark, Stewart, Moss, and Morse family members. Mentions of lunches, farm area trips near National Forest, and social hosting at various residences with neighbors and relatives in attendance.
George Jenkins County Agent urges growers to use a bait mixture of methaldehyde bran and sawdust to control slug damage on crops. Experiments show 10 to 12 pounds per acre broadcast in good weather, with 1 tablespoon portions in piles during rain, distributed promptly when damage is first noted.
A local school introduces an awards program using point totals to recognize student achievement. Top point getters earn cash prizes. the program also includes class awards, attendance recognitions, and a yearlong tally posted on a bulletin board. A new electric clock in the principal’s office marks passing time for the school day.
Federal acreage allotments apply to land bank and Farm Mortgage Corp properties in Coos County. Sales totaling $18 788.07 involved bank and mortgage lands managed through Powell’s office. Borrowers and buyers retain title and choose compliance under the Soil Conservation program.
Kinley McKin fy and Bates family visitors recall a 47 year reunion. Trips include Lyndon Levison and Linda to Sparks Nevada to see Dave Levson and Billy Fuchards of Rawdon. Jolly Gardeners Club met at Mrs Jack McCarthy with Mrs Church el Mrs Mast and Mrs Reuben present.
Broadbent hosts a Hallowe'en carnival on Thursday Oct 30 with a pie social and a film to raise funds for the school. Social column covers visits from residents, family events, silo filling, local meetings, and a Broadbent grange gathering with 14 Bridge Grange visitors.
A new correspondent writes for the Herald covering Idaho’s Upper Rogue from the Powes to Agness. Notable residents include A. T. Jergins of California and the Bradley Pages of Big Bend ranch. Also mentions local visits, visitors, and community notes across Agness, Powers, Coquille, and nearby areas.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hansen hosted guests over the weekend as Nellie Brown Clelington Lyndon Levison Jay Freeman and others joined Mrs Don Mills of Charleston and their three children. The Frank Corrilas stayed with the Hanesens as did the Gorillas from Dequille.
Bancroft residents traveled to Olendale for a birthday gathering celebrating Clyde Waterman, his granddaughter Mary Ellen Charley, and Miss Patty Joan Waterman. Attendees included Andrew Waterman and family, Elvin Waterman and family, Perry Waterman, James Jewett, and David Waterman.
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