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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1929
Page
2
Mies Pearl Dodele visited Coquille over the weekend with her friend Mies Freda Baxter. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Carter arrived last evening from Forest Grove to attend the Coos and Carry fair with their children.
Myrtle Point shops brighten for the Cops and Curry event opening today. Green and yellow decorates storefronts and many windows feature clever festive arrangements.
Bob Johnson of Marshfield married Blanche Lahey in Portland last Saturday. The couple, who are now stationed in Rossberg, plan to reside there after the ceremony. Johnson has many friends in Myrtle Point from his earlier work with Union Oil.
Miss Jacquline Holloway plans to attend Oregon State College in Corvallis next year. Harper Barnard of Condon visits EC Barker home and will study at the University of Oregon in Eugene. Mabel Hall Keith Laird Norwood Brown and others from the class of 1929 will pursue studies at the University of Oregon this year.
Mrs Clarke Fensler and Mrs W C Fenssler entertained Thursday at the Fensler home on Sixth street with bridge as the afternoon’s diversion. Sweet peas asters and gladiolas decorated the rooms. Prizes went to Mrs Chas Murphy high, Mrs Henry Rosslow second, and Mrs George Hall consolation. Guests included Mesdames Dement Harlocker Lund Endicott Barnes Rosslow Murphy Hall and others.
The September meeting of the local Women’s club convened in the Community hall with folding tables, a sink, running water, and a comforter on the quilts in progress. Officers and members attended as meals were shared and volunteers hosted water melon and cookies.
New additions join the Oregon State College journalism department with Charles D Byrne arriving from South Dakota State college to lead the department and Fred M Shideler succeeding Frank L Snow. Professor Byrnes vacation notes and training details accompany the staff updates. A baby boy named Albert Johnnie is born to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Wise of Bancroft. Bank of Myrtle Point installs extra safe deposit boxes for the Fair display. Mr and Mrs Jess Lewellen visit relatives in Norfolk and Walla Walla last week.
A survey lists multiple inquiries from individuals in Pennsylvania, Colorado, California, Montana, New Mexico, Iowa, Nebraska and beyond seeking land in western Oregon. Requests include 60 to 100 acres for alfalfa, 40 to 75 acres for dairying and pastures, and 1 to 200 acres for stock raising, poultry, fruit, truck farming, and law or business offices near towns with water and markets.
Poultry expert argues against harsh broodiness cures and promotes humane methods. It describes coop designs for single hens and groups to break broodiness within days, urging care, cooling, and good feed. It notes breeding non sitters as a long term solution and cautions against cruel tricks.
An odd editorial urges readers to use classified ads to learn prices and options for buying goods. It argues ads are valuable, invites trust, and claims ads are real news since they reveal market details and offers from Myrtle Point merchants.
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