05 Apr 1951
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1951
Page
1
An English sailor and two American veterans recount injuries and recoveries while joking about national virtues. One states arms were replaced after battle, another recalls new eyes, and a third contrasts American greatness with mock pride in Missouri. The piece critiques the Fair Deal era taxes and OPA curbs as it hints at reader objections.
Fragmentary OCR text shows names Bill Beesks Jack Bi Richard Ales May Rey e Deyten peri sprince Rose Waener Cin, with no clear event or context to summarize. The record cannot determine a coherent news item or entities beyond scattered personal names.
Irene Lundell notes drive for war bonds while Myrtle Point families report several local men in the armed forces. David D Morris and Lee T Morris are stationed in Hawaii and Korea respectively, with Morris on front duty and rest leave in Pusan. Clyde Leroy Barkley serves at Ft Lewis and Ralph Leroy Cotton is listed from Sitkum.
The message urges support for the American Red Cross citing 175000 pints of blood sent to Korean War troops and a single wounded soldier needing 78 pints. It questions cost per pint and asks readers to consider their donations, noting this is one of many Red Cross projects highlighted on Page Two.
Retailers nationwide requested more time causing the filing deadline for ceiling price regulations to move to April 30. The extension also delays the required acknowledgment from the Office of Price Stabilization before a retailer can sell an item covered by the regulation. Original dates were March 20 and April 27, with implications for the period during the Korean conflict.
Mrs. John Arnold of Myrtle Point won the sweepstakes award for the best display at the Men's Garden Club Flower Show held at the Tioga hotel in Coos Bay last weekend. She also earned a blue ribbon for her potted primroses and attended the event with Mrs. Lawrence Mullen and Mrs. Charlie Waaner.
Presbyterians plan a communion service next Sunday and will welcome new members at the church ceremony. The event will feature the reception of new members alongside the communion observance.
The Assembly of God church at 4th and Willow announces revival services starting Sunday April 1 at 7 43 p m each evening Evangelist James Durkina from Eureka California will speak on topics including The Feels A Look Into Hell The Unpavienable Sin Healing For the Sick and more The church invites all to attend and bring friends Church leaders Pearce Saat and Miriam Medhr are hosts
Seven little folks announced arrival in The Mass area with three girls and four boys. Listed parents and arrivals include Kan gas family Coquille daughter born 3 27 61. McDonald family Myrtle Point son born 3 28 81. Giles family Myrtle Point son born 3 %. Laferty family Bandon daughter born 3 30 51. Weathers Camas Valley son born 3 31 51. Conlee Coquille daughter born 3 31 51. Davidson Coquille son born 4 1 51.
The Girl Scout committee will meet at the Scout building next Monday April 9 at 2:00 PM. Mrs Al Petre, secretary, requests all members attend so a report can be prepared.
The first annual Cinderella Ball at Myrfie Peiat Unican High School emerged as a major social event. Principal Shir To bey and Winifred Van eee wale coon presented the minuet within the themed program. The sequence of dances followed a successful order, showcasing student talent and school spirit.
Officials conduct a wartime survey across Southwest Oregon to avert shortages of loggers and equipment. The plan, reviewed by logging associations on the West Coast, will guide the allocation of labor, machinery, and materials to timber mills and manufacturers for loans and tax considerations. The National Production Authority and the National Securities Resources Board will use the data for forest product production planning.
The theatre announced a change to Saturday programming with shows drawn at 7 and 8 p.m. The program will feature Tukken Trem, the famous novel adapted for the stage.
Mr Meldrum urged the Cos Chamber of Commerce to record its position on a proposed hospital district and rent considerations if needed. The meeting focused on potential costs and the district's future governance and impact on local business.
The Oregon State College Concert Band returns from a spring tour in Eastern Oregon with five concerts drawing about 2100 listeners. Audiences praised the band as among the best they had heard and extended encore numbers. A second concert is planned for Coos County on the same date with the city to be announced.
In Coos County dairymen face major losses as Bang's Disease eradication moves to remove all cattle and reactors on current tests. Officials urge rapid testing and vaccination. some oppose mandatory tests and threaten court action if tests are refused.
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