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About The Coquille Valley sentinel. (Coquille, Coos County, Or.) 1921-2003 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 12, 1932)
PAÛ1 fût» ir MB OOQÜttXl VALLI! 8BNTÎN1L, COQÜILlA OMOOM. f*ÌÒÀT, FBBRUAtŸ li IMI eial expansion. Diversified agricul ture never know« depression. "France baa a tariff barrier design ed to protect both farmer and manu * «eoa raraa is a moo tows facturer. H. A. YOUNG aai M. D. GRIMES “Frasee exercises careful control of PuN tobera immigration and limits foreign work H. A. YOUNG. Editor ers to the French trades where they « are needed. "France wielded the economy axe in 1926, when all spending departments of the government found their funds slashed by decree.” Ail of which sounds very much like the Hoover plsn for making America prosperous. The Sentinel year. At least his order for new plates calls for 26,000 fewer seta than were purchased a year ago. Bids on providing 270,000 seta of the 1932-33 plates will bo opened February 19. The new plates will bo on a lighter weight metal than that used hereto fore. making for a saving ia postage as well as in the cost of the plates. If January's registration ia any cri terion of what ia to come 1932 prom ises to be a big tourist year for Ore gon. Six hundred more tourist cars registered in the state during Janu ary thia year than during the same month a year ago. , Bicentennial Celebration to Open Advertising Rates Display advertising. 26 cents par inch: less than 6 inches, 30 cento per inch. No advertisement inserted for leee than 60 cents. Readings notices 10 cents per line. No reading notice, or advertisement of any kind, insert ed (or less than 26 eonts. Entered at the Coquille Po«toffice a» Second ClassMail Matter. WHAT WILL THE HARVEST BET A seer or prophet who could fore tell the readjustments which are in evitable in this country, as well as the date when conditions will return to normal—and by that is not meant the unprecedented prosperity which preceded the crash of 1929—would be an object of universal respect, ac claimed as a superior intelligence, and if so minded, and such an one exists, he could become rich beyond the wealth of Croesus. Speculation as to when the affairs of nation, state, county or munici pality will become normal are futile. Relief of the unemployment situation will be the start, but how can that start until the people can buy the product of factory, mill and farm. But it ie the condition in which pub lic finances have now reached so low an ebb that inspired the thought of what the end of this slough of des pond will be. Taxes are not being paid; warrants of al] publie bodies cannot be cashed at banks because the financial institu tions must keep their funds in so li quid a condition that they can meet any depositor demand, and frozen *s- sets have caused disaster to hundreds of banks in the United States the past year. But if warrants cannot bo turned into cash, oven at a 10 per cent dis count, how are public officials and school teachers to meet their obliga tions T Over at Marshfield, where the teachers have always been paid in cash, they are now having to issue warrants, and the banka are unable to handle the district's indebtedness paper. In Coquille the same-condition con fronts public employees. There has been some talk that a year’s school holiday should be declared, but that should happen as a last resort. The school board is very sensibly waiting until the annual budget meet ing in June before signing contracts with teachers for next year. And should the budget be approved, as it probably will be, how can the war rants be used as a means of support throughout the year. Coquille ie in no different condition than every town and city now finds itself. Warrants are not cashed be cause they run too long; they run for yeans, instead of a few months be cause texes are not paid. And the chances are that there will be a larg er list of delinquent taxes this year than there were last. The reason for unpaid taxes cannot all bo laid at the door of the law which reduced the penalty for non payment from 12 to 8 percent That law was designed to help the farmer, the average citizen, but it hurts as much as it helps. It's like the 6 per cent limitation law; it does not work out as its framers intended. But there is a much greater reason why taxes were not paid last year. People did not have the money. With the lumber market .at low water mark, dairy products bringing in small returns, the balance of trade is against this section, there is more money going out than comes in. Bank deposits in Coos county have fallen off two million dollars in two yearn; not because it is hidden but because our product does not equal in value what has been sent outside for com modities shipped in. Of course every public body should trim sail and cut as close to the »ind as possible. But it will bo some years before our heavy expenditures of a few years ago are paid for. In this connection read whet As sessor J. B. Beyers has to say in an article on page seven in which be comments on and explains what the figures in the Coos county tax sum mary on page six of this issue mean. Property owners in the city of Co quille will find their tax bills reduced by 6.3 mills this year compared with last, according to figures compiled by the state treasury department For moot of thia reduction the taxpayer has the state to thank by reason of the elimination of the state tax on property this year which accounts for nearly 4.6 mills of the total reduction. Credit for the other mill reduction lies with one or the other of the sev eral tax levying units to which city property is subject—county, city, school district, special road levies, etc. The gross levy for the city of Co quille this year is 69.8 mills compared to 76.1 mills last year, the reduction of 6.8* mills being below the average of 6A mills for the cities of the state as a whole. Although a few of the 190 incorpor ated cities and towns of the state •how a tax increase in spite of the general demand for lower taxes, the trend has been decidedly downward. Coos county cities, on the .whole, did not measure up to the general average in the tax reduction program. Marsh field shows a reduction of only 1.6 mills; Myrtle Point, 1.7 mills and Bandon 0.3 mills while North Bond's gross tax levy will be increased by 8 mills over that of last year. It required 66 regulation mail sacks to handle the 69,400 income tax blanks sent out by the state tax commission this week. The mail weighed a total of 8,600 pounds and, sent out under a special permit, required <693.99 in postage. Revenue« from the new “ward" funds, imposing the cost of caring for insane and feeble minded wards of the state on the counties from which eommitteed and their financially able relatives, is expected to exceed $360,000 this year. Of this amount the counties alone are expected to pey in excess of $300,000 for the care of non-viblent insane patients. The “racketeers” in the building and loan business are the exception and not the rule, according to James W. Mott, state corporation commis sioner. Investigations conducted by his depsrtment during the past few months, Mott believes, have routed out all of the promotion-type insti tutions leaving only the carefully managed associations which, ho de clares, are entitled to the confidence of the investing public. "Under ths lsws of Oregon, as well as under the laws of most states, a building and loan association io a fundamentally sound financial insti tution,” Mott declares. “From the viewpoint of the investor no institu tion is so thoroughly safe-guarded by statute. The statute prescribes what a building and loan association muet do with ita money, where it must in vest it, what sort of security it must require and how ita operating ex penses are to be paid. If a building and loan association is managed with ordinary intelligence and within the provisions of the statute, it is an im possibility for it to fail." So Governor Meier doesn’t choose to run again. Prefers merchandising to politics and will be ready to quit public life at the end of his present term and devote his entire time to business. At least he is so quoted tn a press dispatch from New York City. But he still has nearly three years yet to serve in his present capacity and «any things can happen in that time to change the aspect of things in gen eral and his views with respect to public office in particular. And if he should happen to change his mind and seek another term he will not be the first governor of Oregon who has found himself in that position. Members of the state police force blossomed out in new uniforms this week. The new outfits are a dark blue trimmed in cadet gray and present a very natty appearance. The state furnishes the uniforms to the men who WHY FRANCS IS RICH are required to wear them, including , Premier Laval, head of the French trousers, coat and cap, the mon buy government, gives some of the rea ing their own boots. sons why France to prosperous. “France,” he says, “has remained Apparently Secretary of State Hoss agricultural despite her tremendous is anticipating a slump in the auto industrial development and eommer- mobile license plate business next President Hoover will officially open the nine-months, nation-wide George Washington Bicentennial celebration at noon (Eastern standard time) Feb ruary 22, when he will deliver his George Washington address before a joint meeting of Congress, assembled in the House of Representatives in the Capitol. The Judges of the Su preme Court, members of the Cabinet, foreign diplomata and many other dis tinguished visitors also will be pres ent, and the address will be carried to every comer of America over a na tion-wide hook-up. Following his address. President Hoover will be escorted to the East stops of the Capitol, and will give the signal for the singing of “America by a chorus of ten thousand voices. It is expected that millions of people will join in this "sing" as it comes over the air. The great chorus gathered at the Capitol will be conducted by Welter Damroech and will be accompanied by the United States Army, Navy and Marine band* which will play as a unit under the direction of John Philip Sousa. An "inaugural" crowd is* ex pected to be on hand for these cere monies. While the celebration officially opens-on February 22, Sunday, Febru ary 21, will be an active day in every city in America. The United States George Washington Bicentennial Com- mission has suggested special reli gious services for George Washington to be held wherever people gather to worship. Response from the various church church organizations to this project has been remarkable. It is probable that practically all of the 232,000 churches will hold special ser vices honoring the First President on this day. From School Supt. Office The Eastside school will corn! Washington’s Birthday and Arbor Day. Each room is planning on plant ing a tree for the occasion. The Cunningham school is planning a tree planting for Arbor Day. The 4-H Clubs at Broadbent will be guests of the Etalks Woman’s Club on Wednesday, Feb. 17th. 4-H Club work is more or leas new in this dis trict so the Broadbent boys and girts will give for their benefit a model club program. Bunker Hill, Valley View and Broadbent, schools have been selected as meeting places for the rural teach ers. The first meeting will be held at Bunker Hill Saturday, February 18th, from 10 a. m. to 8 p. m„ at which time a goodly number of teachers will be present The music will be led by Flora Hayany, of Coos River. Dur ing two periods the group will be di vided for discussion, the rural princi pals’ discussion wilt be led by Lee A. Meyer, of Coos River school, the ad vanced grades by Ruth Brown, of Bridge, and the Primary grades by Ines Chase, of Coquille. Mrs. Chase is the first grade teacher of the Wash ington building at Coquille but is giv ing kindly of her ability to aid rural teachers. The Valley View meeting wilt be held on Feb. 27th. Marie Whobroy will lead the music. Mrs. Laura Brandon will conduct a discussion for teachers interested in advanced grades while Ines Chase will care for the primary teachers. The Broadbent meeting which will be held on Saturday, March 6th will be the last for the school year. Mbs Wanda Houdyshell will be responsible for the musie.- Mrs. Emily Shull will conduct the round table discussion for the teachers of advanced grades while the primary teachers will be under the leadership of Miss Opal Phelps. The Independent Merchants’ contest affords another means for boys and girls to show what they can do. This contest is being sponsored by the In dependent Merchants of Coos County and is open to both high schools and grades. A prise of $6.00 ia to bo awarded for the beet essay written by a high school student and a like prise for the best one written by a grade pupil. Another essay contest for George Washington Bicentennial ia already engaging the attention of some high school people. ■ MEDFORD’S GROCERY A Home Owned Store eeee DEI.1 VERY PHONE GOOD THINGS TO EAT 16« Beet Service - QUALITY GOODS - Rightly Priced SOAP’S^* bar Snowdrift Shortening 5 c in Bulk 3 «... 39c Pancake Flour Sperry’s 5Är. EACH 0 19C Mother’s Oats CRYSTAL WARE Quick or Regular n. Flour EACH X9C SOUP Sperry’s Hardwheat Campbell’s $1.15 3 «« 25c Beans SUGAR Small White C and H 5"* 25c Campbell’s reg. 3 for 25c Peaches Silver Bar No. 1 Tall 3cans 29c Lindy Corn Regular 15c No. 2 Cans - NOW 3 for 29 c Crackers True Blue 2 box 29c Bacon Matches LB. 19C 6 Boxes Coffee in Bulk For Making Punch 2% lb Bricks 19c CARTON , Fruit Bricks 5 c each 12^57c Medium Weight 2ooz. 49c Pork & Beans J Marshmallows MISS JANE—in as- sorted colors. 1 lb box each 23 c $1.50 FIRE HAZARDS IN YOUR COMMUNITY ■I Stock Fire Insurance engineers have made careful study and analysis of the fire con ditions of every city and town. Details of this survey and recommendations for improvement may be had upon request. Some of the community activities of STOCK FIRE INSURANCE 1. Correct building regulations and safe chimney construction, already adopted by more than 300 cities and towns; 2. Proper standards for community fire protection; 3. Educational and advisory work with Chambers of Commerce, schools, hos pitals, city governments and various or ganizations along fire prevention lines; 4. Maintenance of Underwriters’ Labora tories; 5. Fighting the crime of arson through cooperation with police and fire departments, fire marshals and other officials. *** Ffer /«MmoKv OmpMSM *rv rvpraweW 6y G>/ Mt Xgeeo te rw «wraunw/y THU NATIONAL BOARD OF FIRE UNDERWRITERS •5 /efe Sfntt, NEW YORK CHICAGO, 232 /Uwi Swvrf Roy School News The mothers’ club of Roy school district is having the picture of George Washington framed. We have finished making our Peace scrapbook. The 4-H clubs have nearly com pleted most of their projects. They plan on having Achievement Day not later than April first. Mrs. Elrod, county health name, Carr’s Annual 9c Sale visited us Tuesday to talk over plans Brand new merchandise at 1982 to continue the dental contest started prices. See our windows. Values to last year. 36c for 9c. Sale starts Saurday. The primary and upper grades are Carr’s Store. Postoffice Block. having a valentine party together Friday afternoon. Primary honor students for last Celling carda 100 for 11.00. SAN FRANCISCO, AfwvAraft EwA.»« BUf month were Dorene Robison, Loie Medley and Viola Owenby. The fourth grade made booklets on "Our Flag." Ithemer Robison returned to school this week after several days’ absence. Sheep Specialist Next Week Harry Lindgren, Extension Animal Husbandman from the Oregon State College, will be in Coos county on February 18 and 19 working with George Jenkins, county agent, on sheep management and disease prob lems, according to word just received _ ________ ___ _ at the county agent ’s office. Dr. Robt. Jay, who to an Associate Voterinari« with the Bureau of Animal Industry, will also accompany Mr. Lindgren. A meeting of wool growers will probably be held during this time and the remainder of the time will be spent in visiting sheep men who have requested assistance on various prob- lems. Oregon motorists consumed 6,966,- 816 gallons of gasoline in 1931. That, however, was only a little over 260,000 gallons more than the 1930 consump- tion, according to figures compiled by Secretary of State Hose.
