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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1948
Page
7
The piece condemns John Lewis and unions for coal shortages impacting the nation. It notes Harold Stassen's Wisconsin primary victory reshapes GOP hopes, diminishing MacArthur and Dewey prospects while boosting Taft and potential Stassen runs.
Four Myrtle Point Union High School girls were chosen to attend a University of Oregon music summer session. Marvene Chastiansen and Amy Davenport were named outstanding music students, Evelyn Hall, a flute player, and Arlene Evans, a piano and trumpet player, will attend by their own choice. The June 21 to July 9 session will be directed by the Oregon music department.
Announcement last week reported the sale of the Texaco service station at Spruce and Eighth streets to Luther Brooke and Merton Miller Brooks. Brooks is a former operator who previously ran a Shell station here. Verlin and Albert Moore, sellers, have not announced future plans. The senior class picnic for the high school, led by advisor Mr. Harvey, was described as the day’s other item.
The Flosa Everder June Chiff and Jimmie thank friends who aided after a recent fire in Myrtle Point. They express heartfelt appreciation for Vin Telp and others for support and kindness.
The Myrtle Point Boating Rod and Gun Club announces an intensive membership drive with two options active for 200 dollars and a supporting membership for donors including sporting goods stores and others aiding conservation. The club backs Hagedorn as a write in Port Commissioner candidate to succeed Tom Guerin who did not file for reelection.
Reading through a cluttered column, residents report salmon trout caught by Mrs W H Brown and Miss Lela Border, a railroad planned for Douglas County, and the post office lobby closing after nine. A church funeral, dances, fairs, and a marching band display are noted along with forthcoming events and family movements.
Dr George Peavey longtime dean and former Oregon State College president is elected president of Forest Conservation Inc a non profit group of loggers mill owners foresters and forest landholders. Managing Forester E H MacDaniels brings extensive US Forest Service background.
A parish group plans to send a four vote discussion to the Philippines. A dainty lunch was served to several members including H. H. Thomas Mabel Barklow and Ada Lemon. The May meeting will be at Mrs. Thomas's home. SP Representative NEREth 8. T. Phillips, a former resident of Henry A Schu 3 and Bons, visited the Schroeders on a business trip and now lives in Portland.
Mrs A Ll Powrie hosted a Wednesday night gathering for club members. Special guests included Mrs Edgar Williams Mrs John Arnold and Mrs Glen Putman. Other attendees were Mr Lawrence Mullen Mrs Charles Wagner Mrs Lyle Carver Mr Elton Aasen and the hostess. Refreshments followed the game.
Mrs Ralph Pointer hosted an advanced Presbyterian Aid gathering Tuesday afternoon with 16 attendees. The Junior Senior banquet was discussed along with remodeling plans for the church kitchen. The next meeting is set for May 130 at Mrs E C Barker's home with dessert.
The annual Mothers Tea by the Girls League was held in the high school band room with April showers theme. About 250 mothers, friends and students attended as Mrs Dal King and Mrs Blanche Thurston served. program included a piano piece by Mrs Georgia May Moller, a vocal by Patty Bell, and a reading by Mrs Ward Evans. Kate Barklow was named outstanding freshman. Violet Miller drawn as Member of the Year.
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