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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1948
Page
5
Myrtle Point Herald established 1880 published every Thursday by Merald Preadh and Mr and Mrs J Logan Loganto owners entered as second class Matter at Myrtle Point post office Coos County Oregon under the act of March 3 1887 J Logan White editor and published TM A HemmellGarn Jr news editor
The 37th annual Coos County Fair opens next week in Myrtle Point with full county representation. 4 H and FFA displays, a sheep division with special pulpes, and a Romney herd from the Martin Arnold ranch highlight livestock. A local horse show, rodeo by Max Barbour, Red Dunning troupe, Browning Bros Carnival, and nightly entertainment are planned through August 20 21. Entry day is August 19 with exhibits daily.
The article argues advertising funds a free press and private enterprise protects editorial independence. It warns socialism and communism threaten liberty by state ownership of industry, including newspapers, and urges opposition to government ownership to preserve individual opportunity.
The column argues communist infiltration seeks to place sympathizers in key posts to erode middle class power. It warns against inflation and welfare measures that mask conquest, praising independent artisans and small business owners as the nation’s strength.
Met papers note lumber conditions easing and demand rising, urging builders to act while prices stay low. A Florasreek School grounds gathering Aug 18 plans to form a telephone company and voting precinct, with road and school grounds meetings to follow. Postal officials target daily Marshfield Roseburg mail run with Myrtle Point pouch, possibly expanding service. Myrtle Point chess club gains notice as grants pass and area residents plan games and weekend trips to Crater Lake.
Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p m for Lorenzo L Bettelyoun 51 who died at his home here He was born April 24 1897 in Tuthill SD and came to Coos county three years ago Services were at Schroeders chapel with Rev J D Kelly officiating Final interment will be in Gordon NE He is survived by his widow Rose daughters Mrs Hana Pier and Mrs Ruth Haggatt both of Myrtle Point and Mrs Edna Caudle Broadbent plus sons William Arthur Walter Lorenzo Jr Leonard and Harlan of Myrtle Point
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