24 Apr 1952
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1952
Page
1
A colume extols beaver pelts and trapping in southwestern Oregon, noting rising demand and the tough work of preparing pelts. The piece compares beaver dam building to human perseverance and ends describing a disruptive radio moment during writing.
Fire gutted the five apartment building at 624 Spruce Street in Myrtle Point Sunday, destroying the Greer apartment and rooming house contents. The structure, once a pioneer school, housed eight sleeping rooms and was largely uninsured. Firefighter suffered a burn from a live wire while battling the blaze.
Ed Roberts is named chairman of the Myrtle Point district for the Eisenhower for President committee. He actively promotes why Ike is the man of the hour and invites others to join the bandwagon with blunt talk and strong views.
Voters consider a proposed law to bar catching salmon or trout from streams emptying into the Pacific south of the Columbia River mouth within three miles by methods other than hook and line. The aim is to restore coastal streams to a fisherman's paradise and protect spawning grounds.
The FCC adopts a plan adding 33 Oregon TV stations mainly in the UHF band. RCA notes nationwide service aims to bring visual entertainment and education to remote areas. Oregon could see over 250000 viewers per year with about 7000 TV sets in Coos County as stations proceed in cities like Albany Ashland Astoria Bend Eugene Medford Portland Salem and more.
President Dave Doperalski cited Myrtle Point and Coos county towns harmed by the Greyhound strike and urged regional Chambers to draft a letter to the State Public Utilities Commission until the dispute ends. The transportation committee planned action, and the industrial committee reported pamphlets sent to 119 cities showing regional coverage.
By Stanley Parsons the 4 H group selects a site for a new building as plans advance. Details include age groups and community involvement with a focus on youth activities and local fair preparation.
The Girls League will present the annual Cinderella Ball on May 3 with a large court and Prince Charming. May 23 crowns Cinderella in a ceremony by Mayor J. M. Myers, featuring senior class candidates and a male court including chaplains and dukes.
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