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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1941
Page
4
Martie Point Herald established in 1889 published every Thursday by the Herald Press and entered in the Myrtle Point Oregon post office as second class matter.
Easter reflections urge hope and faith amid German advances in Yugoslavia and Greece as Allied concern grows. A Coos county feature tours four local cheese factories with 18 body varieties and 900 cows producing 1800 pounds of milk daily for Lundy Cheese, noting nutritional value of cheese and local industry highlights.
The report highlights four Covs county cheese producers churning out about 1.736 million pounds in 1940 and notes the growing scale of the dairy industry. It discusses Tuberculosis Association data and public health efforts alongside Easter church notices and community events.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a political snippet about candidates Dr K A Leep and R W Lundy, with a rector and center mentioned. The text is garbled but suggests April election timing and candidate discussion among local readers.
A fragmented April 14 191 issue notes local prospects near Bear Creek and Mackene area with scattered references to sports paving and community events. Names and details are garbled but indicate local concerns and past happenings.
The Myrtle Point and Barkley teams rivaled for the Arago league lead as Sturdivant pitched seven innings and Dermner finished the game. The event notes a 1921 date context with players and positions, reflecting a local competitive match and committee involvement described in the fragment.
A reader note from Myrtle Point reports fans backing a move to install course holes ahead of a university cruise to Hawaii this summer. A 30 day option has been taken on the George Haughton ranch of 150 acres just west of Norway for future development.
A federal labor mediator ruled in favor of Smith Wood Products in a dispute with Wood and Veneer Workers Union No 2691. The decision upheld the company's discharge of an employee for frequent job errors, while union arguments contended the outcome harmed the worker.
The Presbyterian congregation reports a balanced year with careful budgeting and continued support. Officers and trustees listed include Jones, Sumer, Watter, Schroeder, Ware, and Stapes, noting donations and committee activity through the year ending in April.
A jumble of names and fragments from a community page describes residents from Sithum H Club gatherings to visits by Mr and Mrs Ernest Smith and others. Mentions of Jensks, Lardy, and neighbors include a Sunday call, home visits, and a head injury from a sash accident during timber work. A man was rushed to a meat hospital for care.
Mrs. Elwin Alford and Mrs. Ivan Laird attended a meeting at the High School in Myr Ue Point Tuesday as prayer leaders. A boy named Krewson, arriving from school on his bike, fell and broke his arm between the elbow and shoulder.
Miro and Mrs Lester Howe welcome a daughter born April 4 with no name yet. Mr and Mrs Lyle Carver are also listed as having a daughter born April 4 who remains unnamed. Surgery notes include Moos Derot's Anderson and Mrs David Deaver undergoing procedures. Arthur Doyle treated for a purported injury while employed by Carter. Mrs Sarah Chenoweth and others received hospital care for fractures and other ailments.
Readable fragments describe the Meeks and Parrish families departing Bald Hill for Portland to visit daughter Miss Agnes Parrish. The party includes Mr and Mrs Meeks and relatives, continuing plans after travel.
An ardent patriotic verse extols Britannia and liberty. It pledges faith in leadership, divine guidance, and resolve against invaders, promising victory and enduring courage for Britain and its allies.
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