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Newspaper

Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1951

Page

7

Community Officers Elected At School Meeting

The Sabia Ape 19 meeting elected officers for the new school year with Mrs. Ivan Cribbins as president and Mrs. Henry Brown as vice president. Other officers include Mrs. Powell Lancaster secretary and Mrs. ant a treasurer. Andrew Waterman and Jimmie Bow were among attendees with awards and a 4-H auction judged by local ladies.

Sabia Ivan Cribbins Henry Brown Powell Lancaster treas_ Mirs Child Andrew Waterman E Koch Ed Farmer Betty Deotey Mary Williame Kennedy Ree Bae Moe Polse Watts

Local Social Notes Highlight Springfield Events and Accidents

New resident Mr Fiser recently left the navy. Visitors included Mrs Myrtle Heath and Ms Myrtle Point, and Mrs Bill Huff at the Mack home. E Goodman hosted guests from North Bend Coos Bay and Bandonsuaane. Elvin Waterman suffered a severe foot injury requiring surgery to free the leg. Levi Wilson and son Jerry from Eugene visited Frank Fish's home. Mrs Elvin Waterman and family joined relatives in Coquille. A power outage affected shearing at Archie Train's ranch. Edwin Baldwin was seriously injured when run over by a tractor and taken to Mast hospital. Mr and Mrs Cecil Paul hosted a teen dance at Bridge Grange hall. D E Jennings welcomed their third son, Thomas Charles, weighing 7 lb 6 oz, with grandparents G Jennings of Portland and E Goodman of Bridge.

Springfield Fiser Navy Mack Home Myrtle Heath Myrtle Point Bill Huff E. Goodman A. G North Bend Thane Goodman Coos Bay James Appleton Catherine Appleton Bandonsuaane Jesse Enyeart Sundonner Robert Mrs. Ocheltree A. R. Davenport Catching Creek Ocheltree Elvin Waterman Levi Wilson Jerry Eugene Frank Fish Myrtle Creek Elvin Waterm Howard Winkelman Kathy Coquille Shirley Pettingill Archie Train Wm McKinley Arthur Brown Camas Valley Edwin Baldwin E. L. Middaugh Place Roseburg Mast Hospital Schroeder Ambu Cecil Paul Bridge Grange Hall John Koch Henry Brown Frank Schram Andreene Cota Everett Webber T J Davis D. E. Jennings Thomas Charles Geo. Jennings Portland Bridge

Residents Move to Bandon and Langlois Area

Mr and Mrs Don Gibbs and David relocate to Bandon while Gibbs moves milling equipment near Langlois for local work. The Striplin family also moves to Bandon with David joining Gibbs. Home Extension dressmaker meet occurred at Mrs Thos Forrest’s home with next gathering April 19 hosted by the Forrest and Palmer families.

Thos. Forrest Don Gibbs David Bandon Mr Gibbs Langlois al Striplin Striplin Thos Forrest Forest Home Forrest Palmer Tom Forrest Tucker Kenny Parrs Catcher Russel. Palmer Grants Pass Ben Palmer Joe Evernden

Community notices and local social gatherings in Myrtle Point

Local residents report camping near Powery with poor fishing. Myrtle Point members visit Roseburg. Broadbent Grange ham dinner planned at 1.50 per plate. birthday dinner for Miss Char lene Forrest hosted by her mother with local family guests. Also letters to the editor criticize streets drainage and cemetery condition and call for civic funding.

Buster Colle Patty Smith Myrtle Point Bryce Evernden Gary Arza Smith Roseburg Ray Emery Ray Watkins Eugene Broadbent Grange The Grange Charlene Forrest Thos Forrest Floyd Pary Kenneth Tom Forest, Jr Forrest

Public pressure and free speech in Truman era debate

A reader objects to sensational editorials about President Truman. The letter defends press freedom while urging restraint, noting private faults should not be publicly inflated and praising good deeds alongside criticism.

The Herald United States Truman

For Sale 8 Room House With Fruit Garden

For sale a well kept 8 room house on 2 lots at 1130 Maple St Myrtle Point. Includes chicken house raspberries strawberries tame blackberries garden space and near schools. Asking 25 21 per month.

Maple St Myrtle Point

Ramblings Hint at Truman Voting Controversy

Fragment discusses President Truman and critics, hinting at vote buying allegations and political courage. It references Melvin Thompson as a contrasting figure and notes a daze over state affairs. The text appears as opinion commentary on leadership and accountability.

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Aggressive Critique of Fair Deal Policies and Government Overreach

The piece denounces the Truman era Fair Deal and price stabilization, accusing officials of wasteful salaries and intrusive investigations akin to Gestapo methods. It argues a proposed price schedule would force merchants to audit past invoices, labeling the plan a dangerous expansion of federal power.

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Snoopers Target Priest Vote Nearby Amid Fair Deal Push

Ambiguous text fragment suggests local political intrigue with factions labeled Fair Deal and opposition seeking influence. Mentions priests and voters, hinting at influence operations or vote buying in a contested election.

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