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Myrtle Point Herald

Location

Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1949

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Parade and Debate on Hill Pressures Faces Public

A parade and band concert Saturday afternoon frames Fryer era concerns on Capitol Hill. Officials warn of rising unemployment and potential deficits as government spending climbs to support the Democratic cause ahead of the 1950 elections. The piece notes record 1948 incomes and fears a 1949 drop, plus debt worries and a radio discussion on payment versus default. In Oregon, a late Friday crash near Powers Lumber Co. mill sent four injured, photographed by Mayor Harold Ross.

Admin Truman Hk Administration

Install of Rev A Theodore Smith at First Presbyterian

On Sunday May 1 at 7 45 PM the Rev A Theodore Smith D D will be installed as pastor at the First Presbyterian church by a Presbytery of Southwest Oregon commission. The Rev Oscar Payne of Coos Bay will preach. The Rev Lawrence Mitchellmore of North Bend will address pastors and the Rev Merrig Reach of Roseburg will address the people. Mrs Walter Crim will sing. The public is invited.

First Presbyterian Church A. Theodore Smith Presbytery Southwest Oregon Presbyterian Church Oscar Payne Presbyterian Church of Coos Bey Lawrence Mitchelmore North Bend

Ham Thrift Opens The Music Shop In Myrtle Point

Ham Thrift of the Thrift Market announces a new business in Myrtle Point. The Music Shop will open Friday and Saturday offering free musical instruments and instruction books to the first 100 grade school entrants. The shop will stock band instruments, accessories, sheet music, records, guitars, and other string instruments and aims to support schools and organizations in the area.

Ham Thrift Myrtle Point Thrift Market & Grocery The Herald Thrift

Clothing Drive to Aid War Stricken Starts Monday

Next Monday morning May 2 in Myrtle Point local churches and school children will begin collecting the town allotment of used clothing for war stricken Europeans. The need is great and residents are urged to cooperate as the drive aims to aid victims in Europe.

Myrtle Point Herald

Lions Challenge Rotarians Show Stuff on Links

At a Thursday noon Rotary Club dinner in the Myrtle Hotel dining room a Lions club challenge was issued for a golf series between Myrtle Point and Coquille clubs. The plan calls for interclub matches culminating in a championship duel. A Rotarian comment hinted hesitation about facing the Lions. Also mentioned were South Sea Island films shown by Mose Padametre of Standard Oil.

Rotary Club Myrtle Hotel Myrtle Point Mose Padametre Standard Oil Company

Jitney Street Dance to Aid Myrtle Point High Band

The Myrtle Point Saddle Club sponsors a jitney street dance on South 6th Street in Myrtle Point on Saturday evening May 7. Proceeds fund sending the Myrtle Point High School bands to the State Music Festival in Klamath Falls in May. Dance begins at 8 p m with Johnny Dayton and his orchestra. Committee chairwomen are Mrs Silas Wasner Mrs Clifford Bartles and Mrs V A Roush.

Myrtle Point

Retired Powers Merchant and Old-Time Railroader

A Myrtle Point figure recounts involvement in the Geary Street cable car line in San Francisco 1912 mayor James Rolph driving the last spike. He later supervised construction of the first municipally owned railroad in the United States and kept a distinctive long black mustache.

Powers Powers-M. P. Railroad Ross Geary Railroad San Francisco Calif James Rolph Golden Gate City San Francisco Chronicle Myrtle Point Myrtle

Bobcats Lead Cops e In Hayward Relays at Eugene

Myrtle Point dominates field events led by Bill Lewellen who won the pole vault with 11 feet. Bobcats total 12 points to North Bend 5 and Coos Bay 3 as Cottage Grove wins the meet with 60 points.

Myrtle Point Scheel Bill Lewellen Cees County Eugene Lect Scheels Lewellen Bobcats North Bend Coos Bay Cottage Grove Ashland Redmond Molalla Hood River Forest Grove Newport University Tigh Prineville Oakridge Columbia Prep Taft Krantz Tom Graham Curt Beckham Eugene

County Agent Explains Meaning of Letter N on Hill

Norway to Ara residents long wondered about the hillside N near Rufus Rylander’s home on the Coquille to Myrtle Point highway. Extension office workers say the N marks nitrogen fertilization applied last December. With a milder winter the grass likely showed growth earlier, and the N stands for nitrogen.

Norway Arago Rufus Rylander Coquille To Myrtle Point Fred Schmidt

Tragic Death of Powers Young Man Shocks Community

Lester Powers, prominent Powers athlete and manager of the local athletic club, died in an accident while working for Standley Bros. on Johnson Creek. The town mourns as he had guided the team to the State finals and planned for next season. Details remain unclear as friends searched for answers.

Lester Powers Helen Generel Powers, Ore Powers High School Standley Bros Johnson Creek Robert Norman Frye

Junior Play Friday Evening At High School Auditorium

A full house is expected for the Junior class play Out of the Frying Pan a comedy drama staged at the High school auditorium Friday evening with the first curtain at 8 p m Reservations are urged early and the complete program and cast were published in last week's Herald.

Herald

Subscriber Letter Critiques Paper Delivery and Subscriptions

A subscriber from Sitkum Oregon in April 1968 writes to the editor about missed payments and renewal confusion. The writer notes a lack of coordination between family members, confirms a $2.50 renewal, and praises Peggy Bartlett’s items in the paper.

Sitkum, Ore Jim Peggy Bartlett

Milk Believed Essential For Aging Adults Study Finds

A Michigan State College study led by Dr. Margaret Ohlson links milk and dairy products to better calcium intake and tissue health for adults 45 and older. The research suggests a daily glass of milk plus cheese and ice cream supports bone health and vitality, with higher dairy consumption aligning with better overall diet and health.

United States Michigan State College Margaret Ohlson Department of Foods and Nutrition School of Home Economics

Local Merchants Offer $800 in Awards at Saturday Parade

Abayt event promises $800 in prizes from merchants awarded at a large Saturday parade and concert. Local participants include Don Alan and Arnold Melby directing a community celebration with gifts for boys and girls, plus performances and a parade procession.

Voters Approve Funds for Rural Schools

Voters support a 6% levy to fund rural schools in a statewide measure. The April 18 election was held across individual districts, with turnout and local results still being reported.

Boys Lead With Five Two Over Girls This Week

Local sports brief notes a boys team gaining a 5 to 2 edge over the girls this week. The item lists residents including Mr and Mrs Abe E Freeman of McKinley Rt Coquille and mentions dates 4 21 40 and 4 21 49 for family entries.

Abe E. Freeman McKinley Rt Coquille Roberts John R. Heffley

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Powers Wreck Four Powers. Ore Ape Speclall Cresaway Powers Lumber Coo Nesth Raymond Bennett Tom Greve Woodrow Aubin Jehan Harold Ross Mrs Helen Gamwell First Areneerian Church Myrilet Lions Challenge Lions Club South Sea Island Pictures Saddle Club T. Ross Hayward Powers Young Man Mesti Don Alan Peete Fa Merchant Arnold Melby al Hayes Washington Post Sousa Stars and Stripes Ted Melangro
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