This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1942
Page
2
Local price and rationing groups in Coquille faced confusion over who collects price schedules as firms filed reports with the Portland agency. Officials urge patience, cooperation, and broader support for wartime agencies under pressure, noting many are volunteers doing their best. Gandhi in jail draws sharp, unfriendly remarks about the famed leader.
A wary observer argues Gandhi risks both his people and the United Nations cause. If his civil disobedience succeeds, British rule may crumble and Indians face slavery. if Britain prevails, Gandhi risks a short life in Western eyes. Fasting tactics could end in death in his cell, shaping the global view.
A 1902 note recalls Eva Arnold delivering mail from Rural to Coos County twice weekly over 24 miles on horseback. Also covered are Henry Ploeger’s suicide attempt, a Pioneer Society meeting in Marshfield, a theft of nine beckons, and local travel notes including R C Dement driving cattle and a deer kill with bells.
Aug 1922 items report drop curtain upgrades at the Unique theatre and a new projection screen, plus showroom expansion at Schroeder's furniture store on Spruce street. Also mentions two Myrtle Point boys confessing to petty thefts, new shoe styles from inner tube material, and lamb shipments from Gaylord to Portland by Carman and Hayes brothers.
Local notices list St. Ann's Catholic Mass times for Myrtle Point and Coquille on specific Sundays. Methodist and Brethren churches share Sunday worships, Sunday School, and midweek Bible study with sermon topics and prayer services.
Mrs Joe Mast has been ill at home but sits up briefly each day. Linda and Larry Larson visited grandparents in Coos River then returned home with their parents. Ellis Lewis arrived Sunday from Merced California on business. Thomas Lemon, son of R H Lemon, chosen for a 16 week precision machinery program at Camp Mahan San Diego starting Aug 24 with graduation Dec 24 and potential New Year return. Mr and Mrs F A Schneider of Olympia left after visiting Emma Schneider and Lena Warner. their daughter Patricia stayed. John Dickson at Sheppard Field Texas asks to tell everyone hello and expects a transfer soon.
Oram Resier and Ed Deloy of Grants Pass visited Monday with Mrs Kgalse. Mrs Keeler’s family attended a birthday dinner for Mrs Clarke in Coquille. Mrs Clinard Maat and children returned from Marshfield to visit relatives. Mrs Mac Baker and son Don ald of Portland visit friends here. Donald A. Jones, son of Arthur R. Jones, was chosen for pilot training and will move to a west coast base. Floyd N Jackson family vacationing in Portland. Mrs Jackson on leave from Myrtle Point Selective Service office.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.