County Fair Preparations Spark Myrtle Point Drive
Officials led by Earl R. Cooley and Ellis Dement predict a record county fair next week at Myrtle Point fair grounds. More exhibits, varied amusements, and school and service club participation promise large attendance with racing events, relay contests, and a notable flower display by the Garden Club of Coquille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Fair Board
Myrtle Point
Earl R. Cooley
L. H. Pearce
Ellis
Garden Club of
Coquille
A. M. Cooper
Cooper
Lielsing
Herald
New Feature in Herald Introduces Arthur Brisbane Column
The Herald announces a new permanent feature This Week by Arthur Brisbane. The column will appear weekly in the paper and Brisbane is noted as the highest paid and most read writer of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brisbane
Arthur S Brisbane
The
Herald
Legion to Host 30 Round Card Next Thursday Night
The Myrtle Point American Legion Post and the Coquille Post present a 30 round boxing card in Myrtle Point on Maple Street arena next Thursday at 7 46 p m. Five bouts are planned five fights include two 4 round, two 6 round and one 10 round match featuring notable regional boxers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point
They Ride on Goodyear
The L. H Pearce garage aided Goodyear’s nationwide tire contest by selling new tires and 21 tubes during the week. Goodyear runs its largest advertising campaign to date, embedding the brand in public memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H Pearce
Goodyear Company
Pearce
Goodyear
Campfire Girls Plan Two Troops After Roasting Marshmallows
Campfire Girls held one meeting since fall season opened and enjoyed a marshmallow roast on Reedsford Bank. Many girls signaled intent to join, prompting plans to form two troops. An additional leader is being sought, with Miss Helen Russell guiding the group.
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Reedsford
Helen Russell
State Game Commission Reports Wild Animal Releases
Reports to the state game commission indicate substantial releases of various wild animals. The documents describe multiple kinds of species freed into local habitats, triggering wildlife management concerns and calls for monitoring.
Welcome reception for Myrtle Point teachers dances and games
Teachers from Myrtle Point schools will hold a Friday evening welcome at Union High School. The program includes a fly swatter baseball game, a scooter race by school board members, musical numbers, a solo dance, and readings. A social hour and refreshments follow. Mrs. Fred Lafferty chairs the event with local helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrte Point
Union High School
Bily Lund
I Myrtle Pelatoshewid
Fred Lafferty
Georgia Mickman
Grace Linn
Peel Brewer
L. P. Linn
Merv. Marlia Evane
Verna Landy
Grade School News Planned By The Herald
Principal Floyd Sum mers announces weekly grade and junior high school news will be prepared for readers. A new teacher will oversee the writing and the Pupusa will assist, promising a steady stream of school news throughout the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Summers
The
Herald
Pupusa
Rebekah Meeting Welcomes Guests From Coquille
The Rebekahs held a regular session Monday evening followed by social time. Guests from Coquille attended and honored member John Lawrence for his 56 years as an Odd Fellow alongside Mrs. Willard Bosserman Mrs. John Aasen and Mr. Beatrice Getz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Coquille
John Lawrence
Willard Bosserman
John Aasen
Beatrice Getz
Woman's Club to Meet at Myrtle Point for 61st Session
The Myrtle Point Woman's Club will hold its 61st meeting since summer vacation on the fourth Monday, September 25. All old members are urged to attend and bring a new member if possible.
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Myrtle Point Woman's Club J
Myrtle Point Proclamation Bans Shop Hours for Fair Festivities
The mayor proclaims business houses in Myrtle Point Oregon shall close on September 19 20 and 21 1929 from 1 00 p m to 6 00 p m to allow citizens to participate in the county fair events. The proclamation endorses cooperation with the fair association and promotes agricultural education and livestock interest among students.
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Fair
Myrtle Point
Arnua County
Therspfore
Oregon
Shopper offers fake tooth as pledge to raise funds
A man attempted to exchange a fake tooth for cash and promised later payment. Brewer and Mr Breuer were involved in the exchange proposals. Several travelers offered counterfeit value like "good new" fountain pens as security but never redeemed them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtr
Brewer
Breuer
Knights of Pythias Convention Planned in Marshfield
At a Marshfield gathering aimed to set the next district Knights of Pythias convention for Monday night September 30. Stanton Rowell Grand Chancellor Commander and Walter Gleason Grand Keeper of Records and Seals will attend. All local lodges in Oregon to be represented with visitors from elsewhere in the state.
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Marshfield
Knigts of Pythias
Stanton Rowell
Walter Gleason
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Oregon
When the Pull Together Spirit Serves Self Interest
The remark critiques the phrase pull together used to push a favored agenda. It notes that genuine unity should aid collective aims rather than advance narrow interests pursued by a few individuals or groups.
Myrtle Grange Plans County Fair Booth and Next Meeting
Myrtle Grange met in Schroeder's hall with strong attendance. Officers were named for state posts: Palmiter master Glover overseer and Flint McCall lecturer. A road curve hazard near Shell place on Gravel Ford road was petitioned to county court. The club to enter a booth at the county fair and invite grasses grains and produce for display. The drill team will compete and the famous cat will attend the October 15 meeting.
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Myrtle Grange
Schroeder
Elfieta Robison
Grange
Palmiter
M. G. Glover
Ovarse
Flint McCall
Shell Place
Beeth
Chickens Stolen From Maple Street Home
Mrs. D J Mitchell discovered six chickens missing from her Maple street west property after returning from a short trip. An elderly widow who recently lost her husband, she faces hardship and the act is described with sympathy toward the thief as more capable in life’s troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D J Mitchell
Maple Street West
Mrs. Mitchell
Eight Loads Cattle Shipped From Myrtle Point and Broadbent
Eight car loads of cattle left Myrtle Point and Broadbent Sunday for Portland livestock market. Owners included Ellis Dement with three cars, George Guerin with two, and Ray Dement with three. Accompanying the shipments were T D Guerin, Ellis, and Ray Dement.
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Myrtle Point
Broadbent
Portland
Ellis Dement
George Guerin
Ray Dement
T D Guerin
Ellis
Golden Anniversary Attends Barton 50th Celebration
Mr and Mrs W H Lundy and daughter Belva Alice with Mise Rath Barton traveled to Othello Washington for the 50th golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs F L Barton. Barton formerly lived at Myrtle Point on Catching Creek. Friends here extend congratulations on the happy event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whi Lundy
Belva Alice
Mise Rath Barton
Othello
Washington
F. L. Barton
Mrs. Barton
Myrtle Point
Catching Creek
Robison Relatives Hold Annual Picnic at Fishtrap
About 150 people gathered Sunday at the Robison old home place in Fishtrap for the Robison family picnic and to observe the 40th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Robison. Elder Robison relatives Frank B. Rock CC C Tena and Price 8S. Robison attended with families while Martha Averil could not travel from Corvallis due to illness. The day featured games and a noon dinner as F. B. Robison shared wedding cakes with guests.
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Robison
Fishtrap
George Robison
F. B. Robison
Frank B. Rock CC
Price
Airplane Stunts and Football at the Fair
Earl R. Cooley, secretary of the fair board, announces Myrtle Point High will play the Alumni on Saturday morning or next week at the local field. Airplane stunts will perform over the field during and between races daily at the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl R. Cooley
The
Fair Board
the Herald Today
Myrtle Point High
Haymaker’s degree given at Broadbent Grange initiation
Visitors from across the county attended the Broadbent Grange gathering Friday evening. Two prominent members, Frank Southmayd and Frank True, were initiated into the Haymaker's degree. A fine program followed with refreshments served late.
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Broadbent
Frank Southmayd
Frank True
Frost Hits Local Gardens Causing Varied Damage
Frost swept through Fairview and neighboring areas last week damaging tender plants. Corn in Fairview was injured so badly it may not mature while Melon vines and tomatoes suffered in Dillard and Myrtle Creek, though early-week melon crops fared slightly better. The frost is the earliest in years and recalls an earlier Christmas killing frost experienced in Ooos county by the author.
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Fairview
Dillard
Myrtle Creek
Ooos County
Many Buy Chairs in Simple Installment Plan
Henry Schroeder offered a dialy valued chair at twelve dollars for ten cents down and ten cents weekly payments that rise by ten cents each week. By Tuesday morning he had sold sixteen chairs.
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Henry Schroeder
Has Beer in Possession Arrest of Erwin Nelson
Erwin Nelson was arrested yesterday by deputy sheriffs at his Fifth Street home where officers found a pint of beer. Nelson appeared before Judge Mahanley in Coquille and was fined 9000.
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Erwin Nelson
Fifth Street
Nelson
Mhanley
Port Orford Forest Fire Threatens City and Timber Areas
The Port Orford fire raged near the city with flames trapping a loaded Edncoint Transfer Co. truck driver KE Semmens who sustained bandaged hands after his top was knocked off. Firefighters and residents battled to protect Gerrison lake district timber stands and Port Orford cedar while crews from Coos Bay Lumber Co. reported losses of donkey engines and logs.
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Edncoin Transfer Co
Portland
Pearce
KE. J. Semmens
Par
Port Orford
Coos Bay
Wouma
Gerrison Lake District
Ely
Ladd to Deliver Free Lecture on Evolution at Church
The Herald announces J. L. Ladd will give a free lecture on Evolution at the Christian Church this Saturday night. All are urged to attend as Ladd is described as an eloquent speaker with compelling insights.
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Herald
J. L. Ladd
Christian Church
Venison in Toes Merk and Late Serger
Venison in. Posh toes Merk and late serger, tee ae.
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Venison
Toes Merk
Late Serger
Tee Ae
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