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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1944
Page
4
The editor reflects on improving credit conditions and personal contacts that help meet obligations. He notes most people are honest, while a few spongers and loafers exist, but he remains optimistic about paying his debts after years of business activity.
Local farms and businesses report retirement of long standing debts with clearer books and surplus funds. Wages rise across logging and milling sectors as the postwar era brings stronger finances and optimism for households and schools.
Local church listings including Church of the Brethren Methodist Episcopal Church of Christ Assembly of God Presbyterian Lutheran St Marks Episcopal Anns Catholic cover Sunday school times worship topics and special events with dates and speakers across Myrtle Point and Coquille churches.
Dorothy Bennett daughter of Mrs Esther Bennett of Springfield married Sgt Lay Chappell at 2 00 pm in Myrtle Point in an aqua silk suit with orchids. Chappell assigned to Calgary after Alaska tour. They plan to live in Calgary after May 1 with Dorothy teaching in Springfield next fall. Also L t H Strong wed at Tampa Presbyterian Church in Florida January 10 1944 with witnesses and a small reception. Mrs Strong hosts. The Bandon Junior Women plan a benefit dance April 15 at the high school gym to finish paying for Leep Memorial hospital refrigeration needs with music by Bum Garten’s orchestra.
In a Phrea Irae session, high score honors went to Mra Sammete, followed by K C Barker and L A LaFlamme. Evans duo finished last. attendees included E C Barker, Marlin Evans, T G Sumertin, F E Summers, L A LaFlamme, Frank Scritchfield, and the Rosslows.
An Easter dinner was held at the home of Mr and Mrs C V Bushnell with attendees including E L Barklow Darla and Robert of Myrtle Point Homer Frazier and Joe Marion Lakey Arlene and Ronald Wilbur McCue and LaWayne Meredith Ward of Powers and others. The children enjoyed an Easter egg hunt in the afternoon.
After Sunday school, Mr and Mrs Farrett Rankin hosted an Easter program for the children who enjoyed a cheerful event following services.
Elbert Miller departed April 11 for active army duty while his wife and baby stay with her parents and visit relatives in Port Orford. A birthday dance honored Gladys Pointer and Everett Miller. Easter dinner at Chas Southmayd home included many family members. Sgt Alden Barklow in England may be reached via APO 635 Dt B Postmaster New York. Mrs Hertha Butler recently home from hospital. Ralph Clinton recovering in Idaho from beetle sting.
The girls basketball season ended with Seniors in first, Juniors second, Sophomores third, Frosh fourth. An all star team from other classes beat the Seniors 31 to 28, as reported by The Myrtle Leaf.
Rev and Mrs W A Cowden who ran a store in Coquille have sold their tale interests there and are visiting the Honda's son Orville Gouden in Siouver Washington.
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