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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1937
Page
4
The piece recalls early critics arguing that legislation was rushed through with minimal scrutiny at the president’s behest. It notes Oregonian praise for restraint now, calling Congress a goose egg and accusing it of dawdling during a special session while relief measures lag.
The article discusses the clash between the President and Congress over tax reform and the risk to the American system if Congress yields to executive dictation. It notes anticipated action on inequities in the tax law and signals possible modifications to the capital gains tax and the corporate reserve provision within weeks, stressing the need for a workable law and budget balance.
Segments recall local notes from Sesereay and Dec 24 1906 about a fine baby born to Mr and Mrs W E Lewellen and a Christmas mail about stockings filled with shotguns and decoy ducks. A 1908 entry mentions Ed pleased at Santa and warm feet with electric insoles from Huling and Lundy.
Two years ago on a Wednesday ceremony at Bald Hill Miss Myrtle Coleman wed James E. Ball with Rev Thos Barklow officiating. The Flanagan Bennett Bank branch opened this Monday in the new Spruce and Fifth streets quarters, making the town home to two banks. Dr M O Stemmier has a baby he will refuse to deliver.
A historical column recounts 1918 incidents near Myrtle Point including Alex Hartle losing a finger in a mining accident and hospital amputation. It also notes a 1917 city council plan for a new tower, a courthouse hydrant move, and a 1917 wedding. The piece moves to 1922 with bones found on Willis Chandler’s burn and miner Mose Endicott reporting activity on Salmon Mountain.
Negotiations closed December 22 1977 between George E Hamilton publisher of the Southern Coos County American and Mrs Caroline Train. Hamilton buys the east half of the vacant Spruce and Fourth streets lot to house the paper. Doctors Mast and Wilson announce Johnsons will run their hospital from year start. Five years ago in 1932 Marjorie Stibitz wed Oliver Weekly. Eastern Star honors Mrs Clare McKay. Potluck at Bridge home for nine December birthdays.
A letter urges a one doe and one buck season for seniors eight years and older to restore hunting thrills. The writer praises Mr Sneed of Bear Creek, an eight year old elk hunter who still treks rugged hills with a heavy pack and rifle, cherishing the old wilderness era.
State plans to issue 1833 distinct license plates to identify all state owned vehicles. State units will use E marked plates inside a shield for internal use while counties get E inside a diamond. City cars carry E plates inside a circle and schools use E in a square. The federal fleet uses E only.
Five educators from Coos County were selected by the county division executive committee to attend the Oregon State Teachers Association annual meeting at Lincoln High School in Portland December 28 to 31. Delegates include Carl Morrison as president, Joe Sayre, Ted Schepman, and others. Martha E Mulkey serves ex officio. The festival committee also chose Spring Festival songs.
A meeting is scheduled at Coquille High School on Saturday January 8. Allegany School uses a radio owned by Mia Kay Graeme, the principal, for news. Empire School students send a toy collection to the Fruit and Flower Mission under Junior Red Cross auspices and seventh and eighth graders prepare a Christmas play.
The Junior High publishes its first edition under English teacher Mrs Emily Shull with poems and student articles. The basketball team won 14 to 4 and lost 16 to 3 against Coquille. Extra games and holiday absences for Billy Sempert and several 4-H clubs are noted along with travel plans and weather safety tips.
The Church of the Brethren led by Pastor B. D. Barr invites fellowship at 7 30 p m with New Man as the New Year sermon. Bible study and prayer run weekly, Revelation study ongoing, Christmas Pageant Thursday with White Gift for the needy. Officer nominations will be read at next Sunday's service.
Reports of holiday services and church notices include Christmas Eve at 11 30 pm with Holy Communion at 10 am and 11 am Christmas Day services at St James Episcopal and Methodist Episcopal churches. Also notes about an annual meeting political election in January and ongoing Bible school. Rev Mugh T. Mehelmere preaching arrangements and pastor absence due to illness.
Church notices announce a sermon titled Who Will Miss Heaven at the union evening service next Sunday. Rev William Melhead leads a Christmas carol service. Christmas mass at Holy Name Church Coquille 6:30 Saturday morning. St Ann's Chapel Myrtle Point 6:30 am with Sunday school after services.
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