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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1944
Page
2
The fragment lists appear to mention editor Kelly Jones and Easter references. The readable text is fragmented with partial names and a mention of Easter, indicating a local editorial note or column.
A wartime editorial argues for swift, military tribunals and extensive executions of Nazi and Japanese war leaders. It calls for firing squads and scientific oversight to determine guilt, with a 60 day post capitulation window and mass punishment to end war makers.
Fragmentary text discusses guilt and stigma carried by nations during war. It references Germans, Japanese, Americans, Britons and Germans, urging removal of war makers to protect future generations.
The Edison Moving Picture and Illustrated Song company will show in the Opera hall on Monday and Tuesday nights led by Mr Cook with an Edison machine praised as lifelike. The advance notes call the Train Robbery scene exceptionally impressive and a highlight of the program.
Thieves blew open the Gardiner Mill company safe securing about 27000 in cash and jewelry valued at 500 to 1000. Three men suspected escaped with no clear clues. The entry was through a warehouse door after midnight, leaving investigators puzzled.
The Florida declaration argues foreign and domestic policy will hinge on a Democratic Republican coalition in Congress, with Roosevelt or Dewey forced to align. It notes union influence, criticizes campaign promises, and predicts a conservative shift regardless of the president elected. The piece references Samuel Gompers, Hullman, and Labor's political role amid postwar expectations.
Mrs Nickason died August 25 1944 at Mast Posial aged 70 years three months and days She leaves a brother Jay Ashton Ithaca N Y and several nieces and nephews in the east Buried beside her husband at Dora cemetery Elder W Barnett officiating Mrs Ortin Lett sang with Mrs Walter Laird on organ Picnic attendees listed including Mayse Krewsen Elite Laird and Shepherd Teacher Mrs Re Brown of McKinley moved to teach the local school this winter Grange attendance at McKinley noted Ed Abernethy ill in Eugene hospital and Mrs Herman Gray taken to Myrtle Point hospital for observation Perley Crowley and Arthur Jenkins visits and Portland trip for grandchildren Artha Don and John Munson referenced.
Miss Lottie Williams arrived Tuesday to spend several days with her aunt Mrs. Elizabeth Lett of Norway and visited Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pointer. She reports her brother Norman Williams has a thriving Portland business, formerly with Bill Eads here, now proprietor of Power Brake Equipment Company. He married Miss Griffith of Stott Florida two months ago. Their mother Mrs. Sarah Williams has been in failing health.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Warner hosted guests from Saint to celebrate at Langlois. Mrs. Ray Roopreen and Mr. George Myers were visitors. The Warners’ visitors returned from San Francisco where Dean Warner is stationed. William Watson Floyd Peterson families joined a Bandon picnic. Ray Spire and family attended a North Catching Creek gathering. Mrs. Lilie Dement of Myrtle Point visited Mrs. William Waterson Thursday.
Rev. C. E. Brittain leads Sunday school at 10 with Mrs. Ray Epperson superintendent. Morning worship at 11 with sermon Turning or Breaking and theme Is There a Future Life. Evening song service at 8 followed by preaching. Assembly of God services at 10 and 11 with Brother May. Wednesday features Mr. Spellman on The Jew in the Light of Prophecy. No service Saturday or Monday. Everyone welcome.
Worship at 11 led by Rev J R Wiley with Elder J B Gihersen presiding pastor. Community gathering noted in Bundey vebool 10:08 a m entry.
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