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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1950
Page
1
A circus elephant named Dolly trampled a five year old child to death in Florida. Black Diamond, Dolly’s mate, killed his keeper in a rage years earlier. The tale of the elephants disposal follows as authorities feed the killer oranges laced with poison then shoot the animal after a fierce standoff.
The Herald invites reader letters on topics of general interest and promises publication for signed comments. Subscribers praise the paper, noting loyalty across newspapers and their favorite stories. A junior class event and Lions booth setup at the World’s Fair are briefly mentioned along with ongoing community activities.
A lively, period voice laments local columns about Ramblings and Just Knockin working through a spring dip. The piece riffs on a newsie’s woes, mock telepathy, and the town’s small dramas as readers glimpse inky chatter and a tease for continued notes on Page Two.
The Myrtle Point Herald office stayed busy Saturday as Dollar Day bargains drew 162 readers to renew or subscribe. Over 70 new subscribers joined from across Coos county while more than 230 visitors praised the paper.
The Myrtle Point track and field squad trains hard for the opener this Friday at Roseburg a three way meet with Roseburg and Coquille. Lettermen back include Forest Faster Glen Compton Duane Hayes Ricx Bingham Ford Worsham Dick Anderson Bill Cobb and Jim Krantz. Others out for the squad are Glen Zeller Ralph Clarno Harry Kaiser Jim Mack Pat Payton Don Adams Bob Brown Bill Davenport Glen Far tin Al Gilkison Ken Hartley.
The Interchurch Fellowship meeting is set for Friday April 14 at the Methodist Church. Clarence and Lucille Heckman missionaries from Africa will speak and show a moving picture. A fellowship supper at 7 pm precedes the program at 8 pm.
Benjamin M Ricks gunners mate second class USN son of Mr and Mrs George M Ricks of Myrtle Point and husband of Mrs Margaret Ricks of Ashland has reported for duty at Naval Station Kodiak Alaska. Kodiak Island in the Gulf of Alaska hosts the 17th Naval District and one of North America earliest Russian settlements. Ricks entered naval service May 29 1944 after graduating from Ashland High School.
Near Myrtle Point Oregon Mr and Mrs A T Train dairy operators welcomed twins from Queen a four year old Jersey cow on April Fool s Day The twins born by artificial insemination use sire Viola s Trixie Gamboge The Trains 98 and 60 years old are enthusiastic supporters of the new breeding method highlighting herd improvement prospects and twin calves uncommon in appearance
Dr Joe Weis a local veterinarian spoke to the Rotary club last Thursday on the United Nations Assembly and world peace. He recalled attending the founding UN meeting in San Francisco as a representative of UNESCO and shared photos from Switzerland with Rotarians.
Gary Larsen age S is taken to Mast hospital after a fall on a broken milk bottle last Friday. Doctors operated to repair a deep wrist cut that severed ligaments nerves and blood vessels. Outcome of potential permanent injury is not yet known.
Easter in Myrtle Point churches is noted with programs from Sts Ann Michiel to First Presbyterian. Read lists include choir pieces, solos, and group songs. Holy Week services and Easter Sunday topics from Rev Moehr to Dr A Theodore are highlighted with service times and locations.
The Myrtle Point Senior Women's club will sponsor Pioneer Day on Wednesday April 12 at 2 pm in the local Presbyterian church. Pioneers from Myrtle Point and nearby areas will be honored guests with an afternoon program and refreshments provided by listed committees.
Announcement states Dr H H Thomas will begin construction of a 40 by 40 foot pumice block office building at the southeast corner of 7th and Ash in Myrtle Point across from Mast hospital. The vacant lot will house modern office suites and work will start soon.
Ellsworth critiques McCarthy era secrecy and emotional reporting. He doubts proven crimes by those named but notes ties to communist-minded individuals in high state department positions. He argues communism is a threat and that sympathizers should not be employed in government.
The Junior class at Myrtle Point Union High School staged Miss Jimmy on March 30 31 directed by Mr Jim Barrows. Charley Bingham played Jimmy causing lively commotion among the girls with Peggy Kincheloe Vera Pickett Barbara Shull Karen Barklow Evelyn Hall among the leads. Bi Davenport custodian and Phil Mast professor added humor while Gay Davenport played the house mother keeping order.
Hundreds of visitors flocked to Myrtle Point for Dollar Day with downtown shops offering specials. New openings at Moms Drive-In and Roush service drew swamped crowds, with over 1400 Jersey Creme treats given at Moms Drive-In and praise from local merchants for the busy day and community goodwill.
Myrtle Point Senior High lists 34 students as honor roll for the nine week period. Seniors include Glen Compton Forest Easton Marlene Gasner Caroline McNeel Pauline Morris Florence Russell Jane Sell Laura Shelton Patty Smith Marlene Train Mary Alice Wiley Jennie Zinn. Janitors named Karen Barklow Charlie Bingham Gay Davenport Jerome Davenport Marilyn Greene.
E C Roberts and Walter Crim of the Myrtle Point Sportsmen's club attended the Oregon Wildlife Association meeting in Corvallis Friday evening. James Loder of Salem was reelected association president for 1948 and guest speaker Dr J A Hall inspired the crowd with world affairs. Stanley Jewett, a noted state speaker, will headline Myrtle Point Sportsmen's club annual meeting likely at the Grange hall in late April, date to be announced.
Mrs Humphreys warned that large government has toppled great nations in history. She recalled historical facts to prove the danger of expansive federal power and urged caution against growth of government influence.
The report notes boys in the lead with a 6 to 1 arrival advantage at Mast Hospital. It lists new arrivals including multiple families from Coquille, Fow ers, Langlois, Myrtle Point and Sixes with details of newborn sons dated 3 27 50 through 4 2 50.
The Myrtle Point World’s Fair at the Legion hall drew over a thousand visitors during a two day event. Exhibits from many countries filled the hall supervised by the International Relations committee led by Mrs. Fred Mants. A standout was Merton Miller's Japanese display with robes swords and a Mussolini signed silk robe. Other notable displays included Miss Emma Schneider and Mrs. Lena Warner's pioneer pictures and Delbert McBee’s antique guns. Continued on back page.
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