26 Apr 1951
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1951
Page
1
A column argues youths should learn safe handling of toy guns to prevent real firearm accidents, urging responsible habits from childhood. It also critiques public shortages as a self-fulfilling panic, citing World War II coffee and nylon stock lessons and noting recent teen accidental deaths from "un loaded" weapons.
A bill in Oregon to require teaching American history in all high schools and colleges was read for the third time and sent to the Revision of Laws committee. Proponents say thorough knowledge of U S history guards against subversive ideas and preserves Americanism with support from women’s clubs and DAR.
Sunday night the Howard Britton family saw a cougar four miles south of Powers. District Ranger Stickney, Jim Wadman, and others tracked it through dense underbrush on a steep hillside. Four shots felled the cat after a tense climb and chase. details continue on Page Six.
Report on city council discussion of irrigation water charges cites Section 3 setting a base season rate of 180 dollars plus scale increases by lot size. The notice notes lot size plotted as 50 by 100 feet and details charges per fraction of lots.
Auction day features Fur calling dances and calf reception. Me Kinley rhythm selections from Bridge musicians, various performers, and a skit by the Cogallic club.
Waldemar Gurney reported two children needing glasses and was told to cover all necessary expenses. Elton Schroeder welcomed two new members Deve Coperalski and Jack Cornett, presenting Lions pins. Teen dances were postponed due to school activity, and Curt Beckham and Bob Bright provided color moving pictures for entertainment after the meeting.
Myrtle Point Union High is selected to join the Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Awards program. A wall plaque will honor two students each year for ten years with names and medals recognizing honesty competitive spirit gracious acceptance of wins dependability cooperation and conduct. The Student Council organized the qualifying details.
A local report states Curt Beckham has nothing on Bob Powrie who fathered a third girl in the Powrie family. Mrs Powrie delivered the newborn at Mast hospital weighing 6 pounds 734 ounces. Police sought Bob Tuesday afternoon but he was not found.
Jack Flater chief of police of Myrtle Point resigns effective May 1. Richard E. Vines of Coos Bay is hired to replace him, reporting to Mayor Mitch Myers. Flater plans a long vacation before future steps, while his wife serves as local manager for the West Coast Telephone Co.
Pacific Greyhound lines will run on daylight saving time starting April 28 1951 in regions observing the change. An announcement by Glenn Magnuson general traffic manager notes arrivals and departures in the company timetables and depot clocks will align with daylight saving time.
Myrtle Point sportsmen race to rescue hundreds of stranded fish left by winter floods. They fear many will perish unless help arrives quickly as shallow warm water and varmints threaten the stock. Local anglers urge public support to sustain Coquille River fishing heritage.
Coquille April 24 Members of the Business and Professional Women's clubs hosted a formal reception for state president Mrs J I Barton in the Unity Building Saturday evening. Prominent members spoke and a musical program was presented with Mrs Barton Mrs Alice Oerding Coquille president Mrs Inez Rover state correspondent Mrs Bryant state president and Miss Jessie King North Bend district chairman in the receiving line. Also present were Mrs Powers Mrs Sarah Bay Beulah Brown and Mrs C P Moore all of Myrtle Point.
A reader from Rock Creek brings a cut piece about the country to The Herald office. The fragment mentions a tree wrapping and a bridge woven into the scene in a midstory snippet.
A chunk of wood with an old fashioned insulator, once nailed to a tree about a quarter century ago, is now embedded as the tree has grown around it. The piece was observed in The Herald window.
The Oregon House voted 43 to 17 to approve the unification of school districts. The Senate previously approved SB 15 by 22 to 4 and sent it back for minor amendments. The plan dominated the day alongside highway and truck measures in the Senate.
A report claimed the Myrtle Hotel was being sold and contacted proprietor Mr Norwood Browne who said a deal was in the works but details were not yet ready for publication.
The speech in Washington by General MacArthur provokes strong Capitol reaction as leaders reflect on Asia policy. Ex commanders and officials weigh arguments, contrasting plans with a call for cautious action amid ongoing debates on defense and expenditures.
The Oregon State Band impressed a large audience Sunday afternoon with an extensive program. Valle and Gordon Knapp were among the soloists cited for notable performances.
In a cluttered notice, families from Myrtle Point and nearby areas report births and relatives. The fragment lists several couples and infant references with dates and lineages, including Clason, Vian, and Nida families, tied to April dates.
Bill Downing, chairman of the charter and by-laws committee, leads a Community Chest meeting discussing a plan for a charter and by-laws. The session is set for May 14 and aims to outline organizational structure and governance.
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