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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1958
Page
5
The Christian Science Monitor notes that high prices and wage disputes dampen demand, while price cutting and self help boost hiring. It argues that unions and big firms restricting supply worsen unemployment, urging restraint and market-driven recovery.
The American Press argues that ongoing country weeklies provide reliable stability in troubled times. It cites local focus, neighborhood ads, and merchant support as reasons for growth in suburban and rural areas, noting local papers champion property ownership and political self determination as anchors of democracy.
Joanne Lett describes her assignment in Berlin Charlottenburg aiding refugees lacking proper papers. She explains long commutes, a hosting family, and the challenge of assisting those not recognized by the government as eligible for aid or residence.
A speaker describes aiding East Zone residents amid poverty and displacement, noting the bread line poor and unchosen victims, and outlines daily work with children nine and under and youths ten to sixteen. He stresses mercy, love, and the challenge of adapting activities for mixed ages in crowded conditions.
Jonne Lett writes of helping in a Berlin camp with youth groups and German exchange students. He asks for color books and ten dollars to treat the teens to ice cream and a walk to ease congestion and encourage conversation. He notes Easter plans, birthdays in Germany, and study plans while observing postwar Berlin and a summer work camp with Italian visitors. He mentions library access, philosophy and Bible study, and an upcoming July to August work camp with an American minister. He reflects on bombed cities, women working beside men, and the sadness of ruined beauty. He closes with blessings and a request for news.
Mrs Charles Bowers hosts guests at Sandy Creek home including Jerry Ford and Kenneth Daugherty families from Coos Bay and North Bend. Augusta Stephenson visits Myrtle Point kin while Orville McKenzie family returns from Winston to Sandy Creek with John Cawrie Lumber Co. ties.
After dismissal from the Mast hospital last week a man returned to his home on Sandy Creek. Marvin Pypies of Roseburg stopped by the home of Mr and Mrs Ward Schreuer on Friday. Dolly Dunn Bill Dunn and Mrs Bob Hunnington traveled to Springfield last week for the funeral of their uncle. Mr and Mrs Reuben Weick and family of Camas Valley spent Saturday visiting.
A brief notice describes the residence of Mrs Gladys Chase and her sons located on Sandy Creek.
Local shop at 135 N 3rd St Coos Bay offers repairs for adding machines and typewriters of all makes and models. Contact CO 76015 for service estimates and pickup options.
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