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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1944
Page
2
The column warns of rising youth misbehavior from vandalism to assaults and urges parents, schools, churches, and civic groups to act now. It calls for stricter policing, community programs, and moral guidance to curb youth crime and laments postwar emotional imbalance fueling delinquency. It notes police may impose harsher penalties as youth offenses rise.
A 1881 reprint recalls a July 4 1861 celebration on the Coquille at the future Myrtle Point. Narrator Mrs EA Hilborn describes a long inland journey by horse and canoe, visits to multiple homes, a large gathering, songs, and speeches including remarks by Mr Lockhart of Empire. She notes attire of the era, social mix, and reflections on the coast and the day’s events.
The Japanese do not have consumption. Even the children are taught how to breathe. The gun that wasn't loaded has claimed another victim. Ernest Ploeger, a young man of Co-
A reader letters page from Bridge Ore discusses an editorial titled Glory Drunk and hints at forthcoming public response. The note mentions a guest speaker event with Rev. Mra. EB. Brittain of the local M. I. church and references upcoming Monday afternoon activities.
The article urges careful home canning of tomatoes to avoid waste during wartime. It outlines using proper jars, preparing and heating, scalding, skinning, and packing, then processing in a water bath or steam pressure cooker. It cautions against open kettle methods and oven canning and stresses rapid, clean work with safe sealing.
A fragment recalls a pleasant visit with Aunt Emma and Mrs Johnson at Uncle Tommy’s home. The next morning, they travel home and enjoy a brief horse race on the beach.
Catching Creek on August 1 held a school meeting to hire a teacher for the coming school year. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Elbert West, Joyce and Claire Bushnell. Robert Bushnell left for Portland to join the U S Navy. Local callers and guests listed from Coquille, Marshfield, Powers, and nearby families.
Vernon Bell Sr hosted a birthday party for Vernon Bell Jr and Albert Thomas at the Sell home. Guests included Arthur Sullivan Dean Smith Gladys Weathers James Weathers Bruce Weathers Larry Todd Mrs Henry Weathers Mrs Marion Thomas Albert Thomas and Vernon Sell Jr. Nearby visitors and relatives traveled to Roseburg Broad Bent Coquille and Springfield for weekends and visits with local families.
Mr and Mrs Guy Mann of Myrtle Point hosted overnight guests from Springfield during a Saturday visit to the BH England home, sharing a brief stay and hospitality.
Mrs lL J Swan reports buying acreage near Eugene on Route 2. Mr and Mrs Idoyd Evernden and two youngest children of Bancroft visited the A J Mayse home, noting they have purchased the Mayse place with possession set for September 1. Mr and Mrs Howard P Carver and their four children, who bought the WoC Griffin place last spring, are now living on the property near Eugene, while the Griffins remain nearby.
Bridge notes report Mr and Mrs Terry Quigley and Philip and Peggy of Coos River spent the week end at the E Duncan home. Also on Sunday Mr and Mrs Elmer Duncan and family of Powers were dinner guests. Matt Beleu left Thursday for Arcadia California.
J and Mrs Lee Smith of Granta Pass were overnight guests at the Bennett home on Monday night. Ted Houser spent a few days with his grandfather and family. Mr Bennett was a caller in Awe Point on business.
Pleasant Point notes show Mr and Mrs Wm Watson visiting multiple local homes in Dora and Remote on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Guy Mann visited friends, Mrs Wm Watson attended the Presbyterian Ladies Aid in Myrtle Point. Mr George drove to Portland with a truckload of Koreca. Mr and Mrs Raymond Barkdoll moved to Myrtle Point last week.
Townsend Club No 1 will hold its monthly potluck birthday dinner on Sunday August 12 at 12 30. A good program has been prepared and all members and friends are asked to be present.
Sunday school 10 a m and worship services at 11 a m and 8 30 p m with sermons Finding a Religion and The Reasonableness of Christianity led by pastors Ray Epperson Phil Ryan J R Wiley and others. Wednesday Bible study and Friday prayer services welcome all to attend at local churches.
Wednesday evening Prayer hour group meets at 8 00. Lutheran Church Rev George A Mathianon Pastor services held every second and fourth Sunday at 2 30 pm at Mrs Clarke's Studio above post office. St Ann's Catholic Rev D J Kelly Myrtle Point Mass first Sunday 11 18 am and 4th and 5th Sundays 9 80 am Coquille Mass every Sunday at 9 80 am. St Mark's Episcopal Rev Robert Greene Vicar Holy Communion first Sunday 3 00 pm Evening Prayer fourth Sunday 3 00 pm.
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