18 Dec 1952
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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1952
Page
1
Fragmentary report notes Wayne Morse described as a publicity seeker with public claims about transporting his wallet charger to Washington D C. A Senate figure plus a fall from a horse is referenced, with continuation on page three.
The church will present a Christmas program this Sunday at 10 o clock. Attendance is invited.
An unruly Grapevine story about a Klamath County goose hunt drew anger from Lans Leneve who threatened to sue the writer for damages. The piece accuses claims of fabrications about arrests, over limits, and bird species, with Leneve denying any arrest and paying fines for friends while preserving legal limits.
The Herald reviews Sunshine and Shadow a 34 poem collection by T. E. Easton Sitkum 57 year old World War I and II veteran. Poems draw inspiration from service college days and daily life with references to Wallowa Cave project and child literature work.
Wilbur chosen as president of the Shriners at a recent election. The meeting covered multiple topics and highlighted plans for governance and community outreach.
The Church of Jesus Christ announces a Christmas program on Sunday December 21 at 7 30 p m featuring the kindergarten group primaries and juniors with a Christmas lay to be presented by the Zion league group. Christmas candy will be given by the branch women's department and the public is invited.
The Methodist church auditorium overflowed as the choir staged A King Is Born. Performers included Har Noyes and multiple named chorus members with soloists and sections across soprano alto tenor and bass.
The document discusses a proposed improvement district in Myrtle Point. It notes a plan to install storm sewers and grade streets within a defined area bounded by specific streets. Residents would be assessed up to 160 dollars each as per agreement terms.
The article predicts a close party vote in Congress, with Democrats aiding Ike on policy but party lines thinning in actual legislation. It foresees continued foreign and military aid with possible budget cuts, a favored Trade Act approach, and tariff debates shaping the program despite renewed support for reciprocal trade and aid limits.
Annual election of officers by Myrtle Lodge No. 78 A F and A M. Elden Scoop Brodie of the Brodie Shingle Company is named Worshipful Master for the year. New officers include Harold Steinmier senior warden Jack Dunn junior warden Ralph Whitaker secretary Ralph Kring treasurer Ben Daniels senior deacon Chett Weed junior deacon Wayne Babcock senior steward Othel Davenport junior steward Gordon MacKerrow Tyler Robert Belloni chaplain and Norman York football coach at the high school attended as a visitor.
Mrs Louray Rebecca Gant 86 died at Mast hospital Saturday December 13 after a lingering illness. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at Schroeder Funeral Chapel by Rev Robert Sink of the Church of the Brethren. Burial followed at Norway. Born May 30 1868 in Watauga North Carolina she later moved to Powers.
Ritchie Francis was elected to lead the Chamber of Commerce for the year 1953. The proceedings included selecting a visiting plan for member stores, though a full tour to each location was deemed impractical.
The report notes a lack of time requiring each person to arrange their own Santa visit. It also states that new officers will assume duties at the January meeting.
At the annual meeting in the city hall new officers were elected including John Cawrse Tom Forrest and Clarence Strong. Strong thanked members for their cooperation and pledged support for future club activities.
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