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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1950
Page
3
Myrtle Point Herald urges Easter Sunday church attendance and reflects on a recent Dollar Day event. It praises community spirit, commerce, and local musicians under Mr. Arnold Melby, highlighting civic pride and religious observance.
The Myrtle Point Business and Professional Women’s Club sponsored a two day World’s Fair at the Legion hall attracting hundreds. Exhibits included trophies and handiwork from local people and items from many countries. Club president Mrs J M Myers and committee chair Mrs Fred Mantz lead the successful event.
A letter criticizes deficit spending under President Truman in the 1950s. It urges voters in Coos County to elect economy-minded Democrats or Republicans to restore fiscal discipline and balance the nation with foundational ideals.
Since moving to Myrtle Point fifteen months ago the town witnessed its first large Dollar Day with hundreds of bargains from local businesses and a large crowd all day. The event drew many shoppers and highlighted the strong spirit of the community in supporting local merchants.
A collage of reader letters and reminiscences covers political blame for the coal strike, views on Truman era policy, and wartime secrecy. The ensemble cites figures like John Lewis, Archibald Marleish, and Harris Ellsworth Foster, with anecdotes on rehabilitation and defense budgeting.
The REMOTE Community club schedules an Easter egg hunt on Good Friday at 2 PM. Parents and families attend gatherings at local homes in Remote and nearby towns. Separate items include bid notices for School District No. 410 work, with specifications at Medford and Coos Bay offices, deposit details, and bid requirements.
Mrs Evelyn Sutphin of Myrtle Point visited her mother Mrs Bert Mecum at Sandy Casek. Mr and Mrs Albie Ritchie visited Sutherlin to see their daughter and family. The pinochle party at Remote school house featured high for men Mr G A Young and low for Al Muncy and for women Mrs Maude England with Mrs Helen Mayer as low. Attendees included Vernon Sells, G A Young, Chas Bowers, John Metz, Al Muncy, Helen Maver, Maude England, Doris Smith of Eugene, and Frenkie Watkins family. Mr and Mrs Toni Stenman hosted in Hemote Miro and Gene Hulson family drove to Eugene.
The Myrtle Point school district will receive bids for a scale. Bids are to be sent to the Myrtle Point School Superintendent at Myrtle Point.
Readers laud Dyna automobiles for improved fuel economy and practical driving range. Reports highlight steady satisfaction from owners who note better mileage in daily use and city commutes.
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