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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1928
Page
1
The four day county fair drew the largest crowd yet with over 1,000 on the grounds during the races and Friday the hottest day. Congressman Hawley spoke on transportation and air lines while Myrtle Point rival teams dominated calf and hog events, and Coos River boys excelled in handiwork and sawmng competitions amid a busy exhibit season.
Widespread report says P W Culver of Myrtle Point has reached an agreement with Roseburg holders of the largest stake in the corner at Spruce and Third streets, now housing J M Arrington stem, to buy the property after a Coquille tax sale. If this sales closes, Culver may erect another building on Spruce Street this year.
Jeff Crosby oversees a week of funding for an addition to the Gravel Ford community building. The project adds a porch and a check room to expand facilities for local gatherings and services.
Representatives of Mountain States Power invite Gravel Ford farmers to a meeting next week to plan a light and power line from Myrtle Point water plant five miles away. The community currently lacks electricity beyond the local pump, but nearby areas are now electrified and residents aim to join the modern utility.
A Shell oil truck driven by Ben Davie left the grade near Cooper bridge late Saturday afternoon, spilling and blocking the road. Wrecking crews took several hours to move the vehicle and clear Auto Park garage, delaying traffic including farmers rushing to milk and reach the fair’s evening program.
Myrtle Point teams swept the Smith Hughes events with top honors in dairy calves sheep and swine. Ken Taylor led as high point individual while Truman Wagner Delos Strong and Harold Glenn earned top awards for Myrtle Point. Coquille Cottage Grove and Cave River also competed with judging teams slated to represent at Portland show.
Advertisement requests public help for victims in Porto Rico and Florida. The American Red Cross urges donations and support to alleviate widespread distress across multiple districts.
Earl J. Cooley of Myrtle Point Union High School will teach farm mechanics at Oregon State College in Corvallis for a month starting next week. Ralph Ward will run his high school duties in his absence and oversee selecting the team for the International Livestock Exposition in Portland in November.
Fans expect the season opener between the high school squad and Grants Pass at two o'clock on Saturday. Tickets are 60 and 25 cents. Coach Lover and Mr White press a mix of new termits with five seasoned players guiding the lineup. Myrtle Point hopes to field a competitive squad later in the year. Saturday’s game will show prospects for the season.
A Turkey exhibit from Coquille on the way home in a truck owned by K Beale collided with another car on a grade near the North Fork Bridge Saturday. The driver and turkeys escaped injury though the truck was badly damaged and towed to Auto Park garage. The other car suffered little damage.
Robson horses win at Fern Dale and Forndals Bay with Joe G capturing the half mile in 57 seconds and setting a 20 year track record. Ethel Bower and Skylark also win at Crescent City and Grants Pass while a hunting expedition ends with two Portland men packing 16 miles to Oakridge.
John W Hall a 32 year old rancher and former Myrtle Point student was crushed by a falling limb at Chaney logging camp four miles north of Myrtle Point. He died on scene after medical aid arrived. Hall married Harrie Ingersoll in South Dakota and left two children. Survived by his mother father and a brother Georgy. funeral plans await word from his parents.
In Walla Walla Ernest Warner a former resident of this county son of Mrs Kate Endicott died after a long illness. Funeral services were held in Walla Walla with distant relatives traveling from Bancroft and other nearby towns. A new coat of paint was reported on the Frank Miller house on the North Fork during the week.
At the Myrtle hotel meeting of the Myrtle Point chamber of commerce executive committee Myrtle Point agreed to participate in Bridge demonstrations with other counties chambers. Earl R. Cooley will teach at Corvallis for a month. Charles Harlocker becomes secretary pro-tem during his absence. Flowers to J L Smith of Coquille who broke a leg in the county fair relay race. Next meeting set for Tuesday at the hotel.
Johnny Roberts III known as Johnny by associates was rushed to Maat and Wiles hospital this morning in a weakened state. He has dealt in Myrtle Point groceries for many years succeeding his parents who ran a shop in earlier days.
Leland McNair closed a deal Tuesday to purchase the Reuben Gray ranch totaling twenty acres on the North Fork two miles from Myrtle Point. The McMeie family moved onto the property about a month ago and plans include living there while he returns from Spokane.
George Lee extends his opening sale due to strong response from old customers. He promises special prices this week and invites shoppers to visit his store for bargains on men and women’s clothing. The Herald notes ongoing promotional event and continued discounts.
The note warns that a meeting at a general election may require registration. It states that only one side may vote and advises voters to check their registration if they plan to vote in November.
A short note cites Mia’s figures and a price of 1737 in relation to a mystery item. The text appears fragmentary with limited context on participants or location.
After a collision caused by lights, the wrecked car was towed to L. H. Peares garage for first aid.
The Myrtle Point Woman's Club changes its meeting time due to other events. A short business session at 7:30 pm will be followed by a program at 8:00 pm in the Presbyterian church parlors next Monday. Refreshments and social time will follow. all local professional and other women are invited.
Bert Clark and son Archie with Mr and Mrs Bill Cooper of Myrtle Point and James Edgman of Riverton left Monday on an auto trip to northwest Arkansas. Clark returns home for first time in 19 years, having lived in Coos County all that period. They plan a three week journey back via a southern route through Arizona New Mexico and California. They aim to reach the old home state when possums are ripe.
Herman F Tedsen assumes leadership of the Norway store he bought from W E Lewellen and becomes postmaster. The Tedsens have many friends in the area and Lewellens rent the Max Dement house on Rahmad avenue for their home.
Displays at the fall fair drew visitors to the Commercial building with offerings for all ages. Highlights included art pieces from Coos River resident Amsther Yoakam and booths by Bandon and Myrtle Point unions. Schools such as Catching Inlet Parkerburg Myrtle Point grade school North Bend Coquille and others showcased student work and crafts.
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