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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1942

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Myrtle Point Triumph Over Marshfield In Special Meet

Myrtle Point teams dominated a special meet against Marshfield, winning 59 to 53. J Porter led field events with a 10 ft 8 in pole vault and helped Myrtle Point in relay victories. Individual top finishes included victories in low hurdles, high hurdles, and the 440 yard dash with strong performances from Brown Strong Schur and Hatfield.

Myrtle Point Marshfield Toume O*neal J. Porter Mortid Gassaway Dever Olsen Brentsman Brown Strong Schur Hatfield

Forest Closures Planned for Summer Use Across Mountain Regions

Forest service officials announce summer closures of most high mountain areas to control fire risk. Four classes govern access with permits required for many areas while roads and some recreation zones remain open. Residents are urged to consult local forest officials for rules and registration details.

James Gamwell D. Brown Forest Service Tto National Cascades Soret Saa

Fishing Season Opens Saturday in Oregon

The trout fishing season for six inch or longer fish starts Saturday April 18 statewide except in Baker Harney and several other counties where opening is delayed to May. Bag limits match last year with one fish or 15 pounds daily with a possession limit of 30 fish in seven days. Licenses: resident $3, combo hunting fishing $5, juvenile 14 to 17 $1, under 14 free. Most waters are in good shape for opening, weather and water conditions permitting. Anglers should submit Gatch Fecord cards to license agencies, resorts, or state police officers.

Baker G Harney Zaksamet Wallowa Malbear Game Commission Spertsmen

Victory Carnival at Union High This Saturday

Myrtle Point High prepares a Victory Carnival this Saturday at the Union High gymnasium to raise athletic funds. General chairman Lee Powell leads booths, concessions, and an old-time museum with era artifacts. The Hepcats orchestra will perform along with dancing and music. Proceeds fund new football uniforms for the squad.

Myrtle Point High Scheol Lee Powell Myrtle Point Hepcats Profita Gain Rom 5

China Flat CCC Maintains Open House Sunday

Commander John F. Testa said the China Flat CCC camp will hold an open house Sunday with a daytime softball game and an evening supper for personnel. A total of 196 men remain at the camp after 43 were sent to other duties and about 600 of the original corps are gone.

Mall Tech Atates John F. Testa Testa

Safeway to Expand Store Space in County

Over the next two to three weeks Safeway will add about 20 feet of front store room, making the building 50 by 90 feet with a large Spruce street frontage. The interior will be redecorated by Mr. Pearce, new shelving and display fixtures installed, and plywood ceilings used. Manager Payton Oderkirk said growth in business prompted the expansion and lease of extra space from Mr. Pearce.

Spruce Street Pearce Safeway Payton Oderkirk

Eighth Graders Visit Union High School Friday

Eighth graders from a local territory assembly will attend an all day session at Union High School as guests of the district. The event includes a note about a sailor in the Pacific writing to his aunt Mrs Cass Balaban and mentions wartime action with 20 of 28 attacking Jap.

E Poin Union High School Peilaing Audeata Schoo Ail Pacific Cass. Balaban

Vaccination Drives Set for Myrtle Point Students

Vaccinations begin at 9:00 a.m. next Thursday and run to noon at the Junior high school. All pupils and parents with preschool children urged to attend as only 36 percent of Myrtle Point grade school students are immunized. County and state health authorities stress vaccination as a precaution in coast areas.

Myrtle Point Littler Mrcs Litther

Coos County Rodeo and Fair Plans Move Forward

At the Coquille Hotel on Tuesday night the Coos County Fair board decided to seek Army corps authorization for the fair program. Lew Blanc of Marshfield heads the committee planning data collection with a May 1 deadline and L. H. Pearce, secretary, urges interested residents to submit proposed changes promptly.

Coes Wair Beard Coquille Teseday Wea U.S. Army Comeessie L. H. Pearce

County Music Festival Saturday Highlights Local Talent

A Marshfield Junior High School event features Corrie and the Triple Trio performing in the county festival this Saturday. Crowd favorites include Old Folks at Home and other pieces by Matin Moers.

Matin Moers Corrie Triple Trio Marshfield Junior High School

Rotary Club Elects Laird at Myrtle Point Meeting

The Myrtle Point Rotary Club elected P. W. Tairdan as president and C. Dal King as secretary. Dowers was chosen as vice president. The club met at their regular luncheon with several members present.

Myrtle Point

For State Report Notes Confusing Line Items

A historic note references unclear figures and misread totals amounting to 48. The text mentions a Bay 1 observation and a supposed state connection with terms like Rearcon and adjutant, but the meaning remains ambiguous.

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