American voters urged to overthrow what readers call a dictatorial government
A reader populist letter criticizes the Truman administration and the Pender ast machine arguing the United States is governed by elites not the people. The writer calls for using the ballot box to end perceived graft and over spending, warns of war policy manipulation, and urges Americans to reclaim sacred traditions through voting.
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United States
Harry Truman
Washington, D. C
United Nations
MacArthur
Korea
Washington
America
Truman
Truman shocks audience with noncampaign stance at Jefferson Day
President Truman told a Washington audience at the Jefferson Day banquet that he would not seek the presidency in the November election. He urged support for a Democratic Congress, Senate, and governors while signaling he would influence the party’s nominee setup despite not running.
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Harry S. Truman
Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate
Avention
Rimaries
Harry
Bassador
Mexico
O'Dwyer
Jefferson Quet
Spring Dollar Day Sparks Myrtle Point Bargains and Festivities
Merchants stage a city wide Spring Dollar Day with $180 in prizes in Myrtle Point. A 12 20 band concert by Arnold Melby’s high school group, a 2 pm free show at the Holland theatre, 3 09 prize awards, and an 8 pm square dance led by W L Reavis are planned at Oaks Pavilion on the Isle grounds.
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Coos County
Myrtle Point
Oaks Pavilion
Isle
W. L. Reavis
Coos Bay
Merchants of Myrtle Point Announce Dollar Day Prizes
Merchants will give away 180 worth of merchandise to shoppers next Saturday. Eleven tickets are issued to buyers of advertised Dollar Day Bargains up to 3 pm, with four tickets on each deal. Prizes awarded at 3 30 pm at Security Bank corner in downtown Myrtle Point. prizewinners must be present.
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Myrtle Point
Security Bank Corner
Churches of MP Unite in Holy Week Services
Holy Week will be observed in Myrtle Point with city churches holding services starting Monday led by Rev. Wilmier Briggs. A Thursday Communion at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Theodore Smith, and a Friday Good Friday service at the Methodist church led by Rev. Sink. Easter Sunday plans remain for each church to conduct its own service.
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Churches of MP
Unite
Myrtle Point
Wilmier Briggs
Presbyterian Church
Theodore Smith
Methodiet Church
Sink
Saarch
David Te
Resignations Shake High School Athletics Staff
Five staff members told the Myer at Halen High school board they resign. Beckham Athletics director leaves to Myrtle Point then Willamette valley. Lee Bunnell football coach departs for further education. Norine Nereis heme imetructer remains uncertain. G B Goddard superintendent seeks rapid replacements.
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Myer
Halen High
Norine Nereis Hemeimetructer
Myrtle Point
Willamette Valley
Lee Bunnell
G. B. Goddard
Business and Professional Women Celebrate Third Anniversary
The Business and Professional Women’s Club marked its third anniversary with a Thursday banquet hosted by Theta chairman and club officers. A salute program followed with introductions and addresses by Mrs. Mabel Sour, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Ha, and other speakers including Johnsohn, Mast, Myers, Roeslow, Rauch, Schram, Sum erlin, Barklow, and several named guests.
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Business & Professional Women
Seales
Mabel Sour
Henderson
Johnsohn
Clitard
Mast
J. MM. Myers
Enry Roeslow
Harold Rauch
Frank Schram
T. G. Sumerlin
Mabel Barklow
Georgia Mae Moller Henderson
Lena Warner
Beulah Brown
Florence Miller
Emma Schneider
Dr Louis Wood to Speak at Coos Bay Democratic Meeting
The Coos Bay area Democratic Club hosts a 7 30 p m dinner meeting at the Coos Bay Motel on Thursday. Eugene Oregon congress candidate Dr Louis Wood, former University of Oregon economics professor, will be the guest speaker.
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Coos
Democra Central .Com
O’conners Snipper Club
Coos Bay
Louig A ‘Wood
Congress
Eugene
Ore
Wood
University of Oregon
Eee
Wayne Simpson Dies of Heart Attack Found Dead
According to Chief G W McMullen of Coquille a telephone report says Wayne Simpson formerly at MirNe Hotel and recently at GC tale hotel was found dead in a room at the groqunlr home. Police cite an apparent heart attack as the cause. He had a sister in Long Beach Calif.
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G W McMullen
Coquille
Wayne Simpson
Ener Terk
MirNe
Te GC
Tale
Simpson
Long Beach
Calif
Dement, Dunn & Meldrum Form New Law Firm Name
The firm formerly Dement & Dunn changes its name to Dement Dunn & Meldrum effective April 1, 1982. Partners Wal lace Dement, Jack Dunn, and F C Meldrum join. Dement has practiced in Myrtle Point since 1923 and Meldrum since 1947. Offices stay in the Security Bank building.
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Dement
Future Farmers Demonstrate Modern Farm Equipment Field Day
Myrtle Point High School FFA hosts a field day Friday April 4 near the Myrtle Point Sportsman Gun Club range to prepare a seven acre seedbed for ring barley. Equipment from Ferguson Tractor, Tower Motor Co, Lamb Co, Farm Industrial Equipment, Ally Chalmers, Ward and Lundy, Case Farm Machinery, John Deere, and Bill Bell Co will be shown. Public invited. refreshments served.
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Myrtle Point High School
FFA
Myrtle Point
Ferguson Tractor and Implement Company
Jr Coquille
Ferguson
Tower Motor Co
Coos Bay
Ford
J. A Lamb Co
Coquille
Farmall
Farm and Industrial Equipment Co
North Bend
Ally Chalmers
Ward and Lundy Implement Co
John Deere
Case Farm Machinery .Co
Case
Bill Bell and Co
Annual Pioneer Day at Presbyterian Church April 9
Mrs. William L. Bell presides as address giver and invocations mark Pioneer Day at the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday April 9. Mikado staged by local high school students under Arnold Melby. readings by Mrs. Bob Thompson. pantomime and comedy acts. The Gay Nineties Chorus with solos by Mrs. Alma Lett on ukulele. Numerous committee members listed for program, decorations, hostesses, tables, registration, transportation, corsages, gifts, invitations, and refreshments. an antique table will be an attraction.
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William L. Bell
Weenie
A. Theo
Smith
D. D Hs
Stientsh High School
Arnold Melby
Bob Thompson
Chuck” Adams
Coouille
Myrtle Point
Alma Lett
L. A. LaFlamme
Floyd Hall
Ferris Laws
Harold Wataling
T. G. Sumeslin
A. R. Davenport
Ane Schroeder
A. L. Powrie
Lloyd Davenport
Roserrett
P. F. Bartlett
Fred Gross
George Price
E. C.barker
Henry Rossiow
Verne Lundy
Harold Watzling
Ralph Kring
C. S. Lehmanow
E. O. Sempert
Paul Breuer
Walter J. Crim
Paula Cook
Ted Green
Charles Porter
Kenneth
Dollar Day Herald Drive At Myrtle Point
The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce and local merchants stage a Dollar Day promotion to boost Herald renewals and new subscriptions. Past events drew over 200 readers to renew or join, with subscriptions priced at $3.00 as the paper runs a citywide drive to attract the first and last customers.
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Chamber of Commerce
Myrtle Point
Herald Reader
Ellis
Coos County Cellar Day Bargain Subscriptions
List of renewals and new subscribers to be published next week for Coos county Cellar Day Bargain subscriptions. Subscriptions include renewals and new signups, with names forthcoming in the county notices.
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Coos County
Myrtle Point Garden Store Announces Grand Opening
Myrtle Point garden store announces a grand opening event planned for next Saturday Dellar Day. Proprietor Jehan Levinson invites local residents to visit for shopping and demonstrations during the launch.
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Myrtle Point Garden ‘Store
Myrtle Point Garden
Jehan Levinson
Propriet
William Charles Wagner Dies in Salem at 76
Obituary notes William Charles Wagner 76 of Sedna died Monday in Salem. He had four sisters including Alice and Mrs. Chas. Mel Wagner of Myrtle Point. Further biographical details and funeral arrangements are not clear from the fragment.
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William Charles Wagner
Salem
Eae Cee
Wagner
Sedna
Selem
Der
Alice
Chas
Mel Wagner
Myrtle Point
Voters Back Consolidation With High School Plan
The Rural School Board of Coos county met March 24 to review district budgets for 1952 53 and discuss consolidation of several districts for high school purposes. Canvassing showed support in Myrtle Point and Sitkum districts but mixed results elsewhere with a forthcoming hearing set for April 3 in Coquille to decide boundary changes and include former districts along the Coquille River.
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Coos County
Keith Leslie
Co. P. A
Union Shuh
Myrtle Point
Dora
McKinley
Sitkum
Pleasant Hill
McKin Jey
Boundar
Myrtle Point Union High
Phi
Coquille
Arago
Putway
Base Hill
Broadbent
Court Room
Court House
Finders Creepers thrills Myrtle Point juniors at play
About 300 to 400 people saw the Myrtle Point high school Junior class stage the mystery comedy Finders Creepers by Don ald Payton. Cast members included Monte Lund Clarence Winningham Winifred Van Doren Charlene Forrest Shirley Tobey and others. Director Alden Kittredge received a gift from the Juniors as the band performed between acts and Seniors were urged to enter a spring talent contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Point High School
Donald Payton
Monte Lund
Clarence Winningham
Winifred van Doren
Charlene Forrest
Shirley Tobey
Carol Chappell
Kay Mast
Bonnie Evans
Gerald Davenport
Joe Sinko
Darlene Moore Harrison Bryant
Genevieve Moore
Ray Miller
Alden Kittredge
Acis Arnold
Melby
Myrtle Foint
Crack ” T
Kittredge
Toert Okpete Ie
Arama
Claig
Matey Aprita Ae Boone - Haberly
Colleen Morris
Stasi
Bobcats Open Track Season at Roseburg Friday
Bobcats travel to Roseburg for the season opener dual meet Friday night at 7 p m led by sprinter Rose Pinkley. The squad features a mix of veterans and freshmen with event leaders named across sprints, distance, hurdles, jumps, and throwing disciplines.
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Bobcats
Roseburg
Pinkley
Bobcat
Rose Pinkley
Meee
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