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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1938
Page
4
The piece contrasts the Good Samaritan with failure of the priest and Levite and extends the moral to nations and dictators. It calls for continued road safety education and enforcement after a low first quarter in Oregon with efforts to study accidents and reduce deaths.
A historical page notes inventions extending a picture by wire and recalls past visits by J. L. Lewellen and wife to M. E. B. meetings in Bandon. It mentions wartime preparedness saying it is better to prepare than endure war and references local happenings in Myrtle Point and Roseburg with brief notices of health trips and upcoming events.
A column recaps local notes from Myrtle Point including measles absences at school Vivian Anderson Oswald Adams and Emmett Hammack were absent last week Henry Huff at Brewster area story notes damp day and a playful meme about Huff. The piece surveys past anniversaries and community news with references to local residents and events across years including 1918 1933 1928 1933 and 1928 entries.
A columnist argues that ignorance of state game and fish laws is no excuse for hunters and anglers. He urges readers to study the Oregon Game Code and warns licenses do not grant unlimited fishing rights. The piece emphasizes accessible laws and the need for self-education.
An essay on young anglers breaking winter fishing laws by taking small brook trout. It argues parents should teach obedience to the game code, promote legal angling, and cultivate respect for the law in youth, noting shiners as nonidentical to brook trout and urging conservation in schools and homes.
Friday April 22 is designated as the local Achievement Day at the Junior High School with exhibits of five sewing groups one cooking club one bachelor’s sewing club and two forestry clubs to be shown in the auditorium Parents and others are invited to view the 4H work led by Mrs Gertrude Monson Mrs Emily Shull Mrs Helen Summers Mrs George Roger Mrs Haberly and Mrs R C Brown Margaret Ellen Lee enrolled Monday daughter of Mr and Mrs M H Lee recent movers from Astoria Patty Jo Druliner and Betty Jo Neal were absent due to illness The eighth grade closing exercises will be held Wednesday May 25 with a two act comedy play Respberry Red.
Bancroft couple learn their son Wes Appleton of Walsett is hospitalized in Salem with a broken leg and is progressing as well as could be expected. Mr and Mrs Jess Enyeart and their baby visited Mrs George Rice. Aaron Dysert visited the Enyearts. Clarence Waterman and James Jewett helped Ben Hardman last Wednesday.
Easter services announced for Holy Name Church Coquille with high mass at 1 am and Holy Week devotions in Myrtle Point at St Ann Church. Other churches including First Presbyterian, Church of Christ, and Methodist plan Easter cantatas, Bible studies, and union services with programs for children and missions.
A lengthy survey of social visits and calls across Myrtle Point, Bridge, Coquille, Port Orford, Remote and nearby communities shows numerous guests and gatherings. People tour homes, dine together, and attend church and community events while relatives and neighbors share news of illness travel and hospitality.
W. A. eh and Mrs. Arve Sergent Jorge Myrtle traveled to Marshfield on Tuesday of last week on business.
Local families including Thompsons and Whites hosted and visited relatives across Coos Bay and nearby towns. A Mayse birthday dinner gathered Crumley, Mayse, Swan, and Turner families with guests from Fat Elk and Port Orford, while Vere Bilderback and Marvin visited Barview. A Friendly Club day featured dish towels and fancy work with a potluck.
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