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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1951
Page
6
Over 110 attendees joined the eon Kamil tye and Friends for a Powers picnic with entertainment by The Fountners and guitarist Clyde Hall. A 3 pm church service followed, celebrating Powers centennial. Numerous families and visitors from Salem, Roseburg, Port Orford, and Eugene attended as residents shared weekend visits and local news.
A fragmentary newspaper page includes a war time field report from a soldier named Wallace describing hardships on F O duty and a birthday wish, plus local events such as funeral notices, workshop announcements, bail and fines, and community visits in Myrtle Point area. Names include Celia Mary Sho, Rev Stephen Breitenstein, and Clifford residents.
Fair week produced numerous arrests for intoxication and disorderly conduct with additional cases for traffic violations. The list includes fines, costs, bails, suspensions, and jail terms ranging from a few days to 30 days for offenses such as improper parking no operator license and failing to stop at signs or accidents.
The author laments a flea invasion at a den linked to a living quarters and a work space. They describe heavy infestations, discomfort, and plans to use spray to counter the problem. The piece blends humor with a complaint about conditions and urges action against pests and related disturbances.
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