President's letter mocks critics amid mid century crisis
The piece sketches the U S president sending a letter to a music critic, joking about punishing the critic for publishing a note on the president's daughter. It contrasts public reactions with wartime stress, hinting at a smear campaign and national amusement versus concern. It notes a cultural digression into Winchester rifles and rare model production.
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United States
Truman
Josephin
Moscow
Red Russia
Stalin
Harry Hee
Mr Truman
Winchester
Why Do Men and Nations Fiddle While Soldiers Die
Editorial urges readers to contact Congress on wartime policy and the atomic bomb threat with calls to action directed to Senator Morse and Representative Ellsworth. It notes citizens and organizations should press for decisive action and includes various in-house notices and columns.
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Myrtle Point
Soviet
Russia
Russian
Kremlin
Wayne Morse
Harrison Ellsworth
Washington, D.C
Morse
Ellsworth
Santa to Welcome Kids at Big Christmas Party
Santa arrives at the Hiland Theatre Saturday at 1 30 p m to greet children of Southern Coos County. Lions Club and the theatre sponsor the event with a film featuring Shirley Temple. Buses will pick up children on routes before 1 30 p m and return them after the show. Photos will be taken for the Herald.
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Santa
Hiland Theatre
Kiddies
Coos County
Sente Claus
Lions
Theatre
Ture
Rebeels
Sunnybrook Farm
Ghirley Temple
Herald
E Herald
Coos County School Census Totals 11 243 See 1 162 Gain
Coos County reports a school census of 11 243 as of October 25, with a gain of 1 162 from last year. Myrtle Point district shows 1 613 pupils, with 398 boys and 675 girls, reflecting consolidation effects from Catching Creek. Myrtle Point will become a first class district July 1, subject to Rural School board options.
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Coes County
Martha Mulky Purdy
Innelwalve
Purdy
Ais
Mumber
Myrtle Point Comens
Catching Creek
Myrtle Point
Myrtle Petet
Scheol
Scheel Board
Con- Rurel Beard
Severdine
City Dads Tackle Water Rents After Discrimination Debate
City officials spent the night revising an ordinance to address discriminatory water rates based on residence type and user class. After amendments the ordinance passed its first reading and will be read again January 8 for final passage.
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Dunn
Linn
Browne
Extension Classes At Myrtle Point High Begin Jan 4
Extension service will offer Foundations of Physical Science at Myrtle Point High starting January 4 in room 14. Open to townspeople and graduates, three hours of college credit, twelve enrollments needed. Notify G B Goddard at the high school. Additional courses include art in Myrtle Point and science surveys in Bandon and Coquille.
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Myrtle Point High
David Stewart
General Extension Division
Myrtle Point
Ately
G B Goddard
Coquille Valley
Former Graduates Attend Myrtle Point Lettermen's Ball Saturday
Myrtle Point High School lettersmen gather for the First Annual Lettermen's Ball with dancing by Medford Fuller and his orchestra from Reedsport. Officers for the Myrtle Point Active club were installed at a dinner-dance at the Coquille Valley Country Club.
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Herold Belloni
Myrtle Point
Coquille Valley
Myrtle Point High
Medford Fuller
Crack Dance Orchestra
Reedsport
Meaning of Christmas The Stable and Peace
A reflective piece contrasts holiday cheer with the absence of Christ in Christmas tradition. It urges turning from wealth and selfishness toward the Bethlehem stable where the Infant Jesus offers peace, joy, and lasting love through giving and reverence. The message centers on faith, humility, and goodwill toward all.
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Jack
Peace
Christ
Bethlehem
Mary
Joseph
Christ the Saviour
Sanitation Expert Urges Cleanup of Coquille River
Mr Gerow spoke to Myrtle Point Rotary officials about installing a local sewage plant to replace dumping into the Coquille river. He warned of high costs but noted sanitation benefits would repay the investment many times. Also noted is today’s Rotary gift exchange with a 2 center gift and no meeting the following week.
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Dick Briges
Nio
Jettermen
Pat Rickard
E. C Barker
Rickard
Gerow
Myrtle Point
Coquille River
Rotarians
Masons and Eastern Star to Install Officers Friday Night
Myrtle Point lodge and Elgin Chapter Eastern Star announce a joint installation of officers at the Masonic hall next Friday at 8 PM. Past Worthy Patron Ellis Schull will install Masons and Past Worthy Matron Mrs Howard Whitaker will install Eastern Star officers. A 6:30 PM potluck dinner for all members and families precedes the ceremony. the public is invited. Robert E Powrie elected master. other officers listed include A Dale Elliott senior warden and Robert E Sheed junior warden.
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Myrtle Point
Masonic Hall
W L. Bell
Bob Powrie
Masonic Lodge
Robert E. Powrie
A. Dale Elliott
Robert E Sheed
Ralph D Kring
Austin G Dodge
Elden F Brodie
Harold E. Stemmler
Roder
Local Boy Reports Buddy Killed in Korea
Homer E. Huntley, overseas with the American army in Korea, writes his parents that a buddy was killed in action after their unit was ambushed. He describes a nearby car incident, says he avoided injury, and hopes to return home soon.
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Buddy
Korea
Ben Huntley
Homer E
Keres
Ben
Coquille
Capitol
Hiland Theatre Ad Placed Amid Safeway Boom
Local page advertises Hiland Theatre amid Safeway expansion, citing increased activity and consumer interest in nearby shopping areas. The notice implies relation to ongoing business developments and consumer attention in the district.
Community Chest Drive Totals Reported at Myrtle Point
Rev. Wilmer A. Briggs notes $834.12 deposited in the Community Chest fund since the drive began in Myrtle Point. He says this is not yet half of the goal and some workers have not reported. He urges funds be turned in promptly to complete the trial check.
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Wilmer A. Briggs
Rte
Myrtle Point
Riggs
Arago Resident Lands Big Steelhead in Derby Week Two
An Arago resident catches a large steelhead to take first place in the second week of the derby. The report notes the notable catch as a defining moment, with local interest centered on the fisher and the ongoing competition.
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Arago
Spirit of Christmas Lights Up Myrtle Point Business Section
A fragmented Myrtle Point business page fragment hints at a Spirit of Christmas feature. The snippet mentions festive aims and local business involvement amid unclear lines about community mood and outcomes.
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Myrtle Point
March of Dimes Drive Members Named for Myrtle Point
The Myrtle Point March of Dimes drive announces the team and roles. Jack Dunn chairs the community director group with G W Hall handling public relations and Harry Dement as treasurer. Special committees include Harold Stemmier car and industry George Linn gifts and Paul Fransen schools. House to house duties go to Milton Schroeder and dinner cards to Mrs Andy Weber. Women’s committee is led by Mrs J M Myers.
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Jack Dunn
G W Hall
Harry Dement
Harold Stemmier
Car and Industry
George Linn
G. B. Goddard
Paul Fransen
Milton Schroeder
Andy Webber
J. Ms. Bfyers
J. M. Myers
Babson Outlook for 1951 to be Published Next Week
The Myrtle Point Herald announces the Babson Business and Financial Outlook for 1951 will appear in the next issue. Readers are urged to follow Roger Babson's forecasts on general business, prices, taxes, retail and foreign trade, labor, finance, farm trends, stocks, real estate, politics, and Korea related UN questions.
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Herald
Roger Babson
Myrtle Point Herald
Babson
Mr. Babson
Effort to Be Made Supply Needy Meeting At City Hall
A committee plans to organize aid for needy families by distributing clothes and baskets. The group will meet at City Hall today and will operate Thursday through Saturday to accept donations and distribute relief items to those in need.
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Knockin
George
MR. and
Mrs. Reader
Scratch Meads
Lettermen’s Ball
Lettermen's Club
Myrtle Point High School
Active Club
Country Club
Tee
Ranee
Arara
Rotary
Masons and
Eastern Star
Safeway
Harold Ross
America
March of Dimes Organization
Drive
Stock Market
United Nations
Roger W. Babson
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