02 Apr 1942
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1942
Page
1
A formal document dated the twenty eighth day of March in 1942 records the oath of office for Alfred State official Charles A Sprague as governor. The attestation by Earl, the secretary, and a state seal authenticate the act.
The Interclass contests at Point Union High concluded with the girls basketball championship decided amid rapid play as junior competitors pressed for victory.
The Lions group arranged for a county wide clean up day or week with Ralph Whitaker expected to participate. Helen Austin spoke on nutrition for home and defense work while a committee led by Dr H H Thomas Austin Dodge and Bob Belloni planned a health lecture and movie on social diseases.
The League of Women Voters calls for a state-wide registration drive April 4 to 11, urging all eligible voters to register and vote. Governor Sprague issues proclamation supporting the effort, emphasizing the right to franchise and participation in the upcoming primary elections.
Doria and Betty Jones from Myrtle Point will serve as officers of Highland cooperative house for the coming year following spring elections at the University of Oregon Eugene. Betty elected vice president and Doris treasurer.
Lions Club hosts annual Easter Bee Hunt at city park Sunday at 2 p m. Chet Peden leads with Curtis Beck ham and Lee Powell, with help from the women’s group. Hive white rabbit release starts at 2, kids under 10 chase, then 800 eggs hidden for children 12 and under. Prizes for marked eggs. Grounds policed by older students. last year drew several hundred children.
Rep Walter M. Piagee of Wwmm notes an act of Congress suspending the annual assessment during World War I and for several years afterward, as reported by the John Day Valley Ranger.
A Sunday 11 a m Easter program at the Presbyterian church includes Prelude with violin piano and organ pieces Hail to the Risen Lord performed by Frederick Dallas Mrs H T Mitchelmer and Miss Helen Austin An Anthem Worship and Praise by the choir A women's quartet Christ the Lord Is Risen Today featuring Zella May Moon Rita Fry Beatrice Evans and Mrs Carol H Thompson A bass solo All Hail the Risen King by Henry A Schroeder Offertory Violin piano and organ Hosanna and Christ Is Risen sung by the Women's chorus and a Postlude Gloria Patri with violin piano and organ.
The Mast Hospital lists several patients admitted for major surgery and treatment this past week, including Mrs. Barold Zeigler of Coquille and Mrs. Floyd Way of Broadbent. Others received medical care in Myrtle Point Pow era Sitkem Gaylord and Riverton, with several old timers still hospitalized.
Major Faith Goble praised the Oregon Woman's Ambulance corps for rapid progress during a Portland visit. The local group completed its first standard Red Cross first aid course with 28 cards issued. An advanced first aid course starts Monday with weekly sessions, plus Thursday fire-fighting and military drill.
A wartime letter dated March 7 1942 describes a sea voyage with delays and censorship. The writer notes seven days at sea, cramped quarters, scarce meals, and longing for news and home while urging family not to worry.
Myrtle Point Oregon council promotes family gardens for the 1941 gardening season and asks residents to prevent garden damage by dogs. City ordinance 554 imposes fines and possible imprisonment for owners who let dogs run at large during March to May.
The Myrtle Point High School schedules a carnival in the school gym on April 18 to raise funds for new football write receivers. General chair Tee Powell leads a team including Rex Stevens program Harry Brown confessions Bob Peal P. Phil Lim financial Helen De Boer foods Howard construction and Shirlee Miller coordination.
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